John Arntz, Director

NOTE: This version of the Voter Information Pamphlet does not include your sample ballot, because different versions of the sample ballot apply throughout San Francisco.

Your sample ballot can be accessed, along with the location of your polling place, at sfelections.org/pollsite. Also, the pages in this online version of the pamphlet are arranged in a different order from the printed version. For this reason, we are unable to provide a Table of Contents. To find specific information, please refer to the bookmarks on the left side of this file.

City and County of San Francisco Voter Information Pamphlet

& Sample Ballot

Vote by Mail: Your City. Request by October 30 Vote at City Hall: Your Choice. October 9 – November 6 投票 vote bumoto 투표 bỏ phiếu Vote at your Polling Place: November 6, 2018 Election November 6, Election Day

Las boletas y otros materiales electorales están disponibles en español. Vea el dorso de la portada para más información. 選務處提供中文版選票和其他選舉資料。詳細資訊請看封面內頁。 Published by: Makakukuha ng mga balota at iba pang mga materyales para sa eleksyon sa Filipino. Department of Elections Tingnan ang loob ng pabalat para sa karagdagang impormasyon. City and County of San Francisco sfelections.org Important Dates

City Hall Voting Center opens Tuesday, October 9

Last day to register to vote Monday, October 22 • Missed the deadline? Visit sfelections.org, “Registration for Special Circumstances” • New citizens can register and vote at City Hall through Election Day

Weekend voting at the City Hall Voting Center Saturday and Sunday, October 27–28

Last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot Tuesday, October 30

Weekend voting at the City Hall Voting Center Saturday and Sunday, November 3–4

Ballot Drop-off Stations are open at some City Saturday–Tuesday, November 3–6 Hall entrances Election Day voting hours

(all polling places and City Hall Voting Center) Tuesday, November 6, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Asistencia en español

Para solicitar la boleta y este folleto en español, llame al (415) 554-4366. Vea la Tabla de Contenido para más información sobre asistencia en español.

IMPORTANTE: si ya solicitó materiales electorales en español, pronto se le enviará un Folleto de In- formación para los Electores. El folleto en español no incluye la muestra de la boleta. Guarde este folleto en inglés para revisar la muestra de su boleta.

中文協助

如需索取中文版的資料手冊，請致電 (415) 554-4367。請看目錄中有關中文選民服務的詳細資訊。

重要須知：如果您已經申請中文版的選舉資料，您將會收到選民資料手冊的翻譯本。中文手冊並不包含選票樣本。請保留這份英文手冊以參考您的選票樣本。

Tulong sa Wikang Filipino

Para humiling ng balota o ng kopya ng pamplet na ito sa wikang Filipino, tumawag sa (415) 554-4310. Tingnan ang talaan ng mga nilalaman para sa karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa tulong sa wikang Filipino.

MAHALAGA: Kung nakahiling na kayo ng mga materyales para sa eleksyon sa wikang Filipino, padadal- han kayo ng isinalin na Pamplet ng Impormasyon para sa Botante sa lalong madaling panahon. Walang kasamang halimbawang balota ang pamplet sa wikang Filipino. Itago ang Ingles na pamplet na ito para matingnan ang inyong halimbawang balota. Contact the Department of Elections

PHONE MAIL @ EMAIL English: (415) 554-4375 Department of Elections Use the email form at Español: (415) 554-4366 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place sfelections.org/sfvote 中文: (415) 554-4367 City Hall, Room 48 Filipino: (415) 554-4310 San Francisco, CA 94102-4634 TTY: (415) 554-4386

Office hours are Mondays through Fridays (except holidays) from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Visit sfelections.org to:

 Check your voter registration status  Check the status of your vote-by-mail ballot  Register to vote or update your registration  Look up your polling place location  Learn more about ranked-choice voting  View your sample ballot  Request a vote-by-mail ballot

Return Address: Place a first-class stamp here. Post Office will not deliver without one.

Did you sign the other side of your Vote-by-Mail Application?

DIRECTOR OF ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS 1 DR CARLTON B GOODLETT PLACE ROOM 48 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94102-4608 2 General Information 38-EN-N18-CP2

John Arntz, Director

Dear San Francisco Voter, August 22, 2018

Election Day is November 6, 2018, and polling places will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m., throughout the City. The Department of Elections is prepared for everyone to vote at the polls, by mail, or in City Hall. We have also created much information for voters regarding this Consolidated General Election, which is available on our website, sfelections.org. Information on Non-citizen Voting Associated with this November’s election is the Department’s implementation of non-citizen voting in Board of Education elections, as approved by voters under “Prop N” in the November 2016 election. To register and vote in Board of Education elections, non-citizens must live in San Francisco and be the parents, legal guardians, or caregivers (as defined in California Family Code Section 6550) of children under the age of 19 who also live in San Francisco. Anyone in prison or on parole for a felony conviction or currently found by a court to be mentally incompetent is not eligible to register and vote. Non-citizen voters will vote using a one-card ballot that lists only candidates for the Board of Education contest. Non-citizen voters are not eligible to vote on any other contests besides the Board of Education. Multi-Card Ballots Most voters, however, will once again vote using a multi-card ballot, which will consist of four cards. Voters living in even- numbered Supervisorial Districts (2, 4, 6, 8, and 10) will see the contest for Board of Supervisors on their ballots. Ballot Worksheet As for every election, this Voter Information Pamphlet includes a “Ballot Worksheet,” which provides space to write down your selections for each contest and measure before marking your ballot. Using the Worksheet will assist in marking your vote-by- mail ballot correctly. You can also bring the Worksheet to your polling place to reduce the time you need marking your ballot in the voting booth. Online Voter Information Pamphlet This Voter Information Pamphlet is also available in digital versions at voterguide.sfelections.org in accessible HTML and open XML formats in English, Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino. The content is formatted for smart devices, which allows voters much-needed flexibility to review the Pamphlet and consider their voting selections. City Hall Voting Center All registered voters in San Francisco can visit the Department’s City Hall Voting Center starting October 9. Starting October 22, the Voting Center will be open each day, including Election Day, during the hours listed below. People can also update their voter registration information at the Voting Center and receive ballots during the same visit. During the weekends, enter City Hall using the Grove Street entrance. Those who are eligible to vote but not yet registered can also visit the Voting Center to provide their registration information and obtain a ballot. After the official registration period closes on October 22, people can still register to vote and receive a ballot by visiting the City Hall Voting Center through Election Day. Voting Center Hours Saturday–Sunday, October 27–28, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday–Sunday, November 3–4, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday, November 5, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Vote-by-Mail Ballot Drop-off Stations Starting on November 3, the weekend before Election Day, the Department will provide Ballot Drop-Off stations so voters can deliver their ballots to Department personnel. The stations will be located on the sidewalks in front of City Hall on the Goodlett Place (Polk Street) and Grove Street sides of the building, and available through Election Day during the same hours the Voting Center is open, as listed above. And, remember to review both sides of all ballot cards when voting so no contest or measure is overlooked and left unvoted — which is another hint to use the Ballot Worksheet so that you know you’ve fully participated in this election! Respectfully, John Arntz, Director

English (415) 554-4375 sfelections.org 中文 (415) 554-4367 Fax (415) 554-7344 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place Español (415) 554-4366 TTY (415) 554-4386 City Hall, Room 48, San Francisco, CA 94102 Filipino (415) 554-4310 38-EN-N18-CP3 General Information 3 Purpose of the Voter Information Pamphlet and Voter Information Guide

You will receive two voter information guides for this election:

San Francisco California State Voter Information Pamphlet (this guide) Voter Information Guide

This pamphlet includes your sam- The California Secretary of State City and County of San Francisco California Voter Information Pamphlet & Sample Ballot ple ballot and information about General produces the state Voter voting in San Francisco, candi- Election Information Guide, with informa- Tuesday dates running for local and certain November 6, 2018 tion on candidates for certain Polls Are Open From 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day!

state and federal offices, and local state and federal offices and state ballot measures . For details, see ballot measures . You may access the Table of Contents or Index . it at sos.ca.gov . ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Official VOter infOrmatiOn Guide ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Vote by Mail: Your City. Request by October 30 The San Francisco Department of Vote at City Hall: Your Choice. October 9 – November 6 投票 vote bumoto 투표 bỏ phiếu Vote at your Polling Place: Certificate of Correctness November 6, 2018 Election November 6, Election Day Elections prepares the Voter I, Alex Padilla, Secretary of State of the State of California, do hereby certify that the measures included herein will be submitted to the electors of the State of California at the General Election to be held throughout the State on November 6, 2018, and that this guide has been correctly Las boletas y otros materiales electorales están disponibles en español. prepared in accordance with the law. Witness my hand and the Great Seal Vea el dorso de la portada para más información. of the State in Sacramento, California, this 13th day of August, 2018. 選務處提供中文版選票和其他選舉資料。詳細資訊請看封面內頁。 Information Pamphlet before each Published by: Makakukuha ng mga balota at iba pang mga materyales para sa eleksyon sa Filipino. Department of Elections Tingnan ang loob ng pabalat para sa karagdagang impormasyon. City and County of San Francisco sfelections.org election and mails it to every regis- Alex Padilla, Secretary of State tered voter as required by law . This pamphlet is available in various formats: • On sfelections.org in PDF, HTML, XML, and MP3 formats You may bring these guides with you to • Large print (English, Chinese, Spanish, Filipino) ! your polling place. Every polling place • Audio on USB flash drive, cassette, compact disc (CD), or also has copies. Ask a poll worker if you National Library Service (NLS) cartridge . would like to see one. To request a different format, contact the Department of Elections .

Next time, save paper and read this pamphlet online instead: visit sfelections.org/viponline.

Ballot Simplification Committee

The Ballot Simplification Committee works in public meetings to prepare an impartial summary of each local ballot measure in simple language . The Committee also writes or reviews other information in this pamphlet, including the glossary of “Words You Need to Know” and the “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQs) . The Committee members have backgrounds in journalism, education, and written communication . They volunteer their time to prepare these materials for voters . The Committee members are:

Betty Packard, Chair Michele Anderson Nominated by: Nominated by: the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Pacific Media Workers Guild Scott Patterson Neha Gupta, ex officio* Nominated by: Deputy City Attorney the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Leila Mongan, ex officio* Ashley Raveche Deputy City Attorney Nominated by: *By law, the City Attorney, or his or her representative, serves the League of Women Voters on the Ballot Simplification Committee and can speak at the Committee’s meetings but cannot vote. 4 General Information 38-EN-N18-CP4

Check the Back Cover for Your Polling Place Location Your polling place may have changed for this election! On the back cover of this pamphlet, you will find:

An indication of whether your polling place is accessible for people with disabilities. Your polling place address. 1 2 To find more information about accessible voting, see the Table of Contents.

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS, City and County of San Francisco 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, City Hall, Room 48 NONPROFIT ORG. San Francisco, CA 94102-4608 U.S. POSTAGE Telephone: (415) 554-4375 TTY: (415) 554-4386 PAID sfelections.org SAN FRANCISCO, CA PERMIT NO. 2750

ELECTRONIC SERVICE REQUESTED

Notice: If the person below is not at this address, please help keep the voter rolls current and save taxpayer dollars by returning this pamphlet to your mail carrier. Your polling place address: Mailing Address: La dirección de su lugar de votación: / 您的投票站地址：/ Address ng inyong lugar ng botohan:

Are the entryway and the voting area accessible? ¿Son accesibles la entrada y el área de votación? / 入口和投票區是否方便出入? / Madali bang makarating at makapasok sa pasukan at sa lugar ng botohan? 2

Vote-by-Mail Application for the November 6, 2018, Consolidated General Election Must reach the Department of Elections office by October 30 at 5 p.m.

Name:

If “PERM” is printed above, DO NOT send in this application. You are a Permanent Vote-by-Mail Voter. A ballot will be sent to you automatically. Si aparece impreso “PERM” arriba, NO envíe esta solicitud. Usted ya es un Elector de Voto por Correo Permanente. Se le enviará una boleta automáticamente. 如果以上印有「PERM」字樣，您不必寄送本申請表。您已是永久郵寄投票選民, 我們會自動寄選票給您。/ Kung nakasulat ang “PERM” sa itaas, HUWAG ipadala ang aplikasyong ito. Kayo ay Botanteng Permanente na Bumoboto sa pamamagitan ng Koreo. Awtomatikong ipadadala sa inyo ang isang balota. Check here if you wish to become a Permanent Vote-by-Mail Voter. Marque aquí si quiere votar por correo de manera permanente. / 如果您想申請成為永久郵寄投票的選民，請勾選此句前的方格。 Markahan ng check dito kung nais ninyong maging Botanteng Permanente na Bumoboto sa pamamagitan ng Koreo. If you have moved within San Francisco or changed your mailing address, the Department will update your registration record according to the Yourinformation providedpolling below. / Si se mudó place dentro de San Francisco address o cambió su dirección postal, actualizaremosis also su registro electoralavailable conforme a la información queat proporcione abajo. / 如您在三藩市境內搬遷或更改您的郵寄地址，我們將根據以下您所提供的資料，更新您的選民登記記錄。/ Kung lumipat kayo ng tirahan sa loob ng San Francisco, o nagpalit ng address na pang-koreo, i-a-update namin ang rekord ng inyong rehistrasyon base sa impormasyong ilalagay ninyo sa ibaba. Residential Address sfelections.org/pollsiteMailing Address (If applicable) Street: Apt: Street: Apt:

City, State, ZIP Code: City, State, ZIP Code: Why Do Polling Places Change?Phone: Country:Late Polling Place Changes I certify under penalty of perjury that this information is true and correct. / Certifico bajo pena de perjurio que esta información es verídica y correcta. / 本人依照偽證罪處罰法宣誓，所填資料真實無誤。/ Pinatutunayan ko sa ilalim ng parusa sa pagbibigay ng hindi totoong sinumpaang pahayag, na totoo at tama ang impormasyong ito.

The Department of Elections doesSign her note/Firme aquíown /在此簽名/ any Pumirma of dito the If a polling place becomes / /18 unavailable after the Voter We must have your signature – Do not print / Necesitamos su firma – No escriba en letra de molde / 我們必須要您的簽名，不要用英文正楷填寫 Date / Fecha / sites that are used as polling places;您的姓名 / Kailangan it namin relies ang inyong pirma on– Huwag isulatthe ang pangalan Information Pamphlet日期 / Petsa is mailed, the Department of community to provide locations that are accessible for Elections notifies affected voters with: all voters. If you own a space that might be suitable as a polling place for future elections, please contact the • “Change of Polling Place” Notification Cards Department of Elections at (415) 554-4375. mailed to all registered voters in the precinct. • “Change of Polling Place” Signs posted at the previous location. Non-Citizen Voting in the Board of Education Election

In the November 2016 election, San Francisco voters approved Proposition N, amending the City Charter to allow any non-citizen resident of San Francisco of legal voting age, not in prison or on parole for a felony conviction, who is the parent, legal guardian, or caregiver (as defined under California Family Code Section 6550) of a child under the age of 19 living in San Francisco, to vote for members of the Board of Education. Information on non- citizen registration and voting is available on sfelections.org/noncitizen or by calling (415) 554-4375. 38-EN-N18-CP5 General Information 5 Where and When to Vote • Starting October 23, you can watch the opening Vote at the City Hall and processing of vote-by-mail ballots at the De- Voting Center partment of Elections at sfelections.org/observe. Avoid these issues to ensure that your ballot can be Beginning October 9 through Election Day, any San counted! Francisco voter may vote at the City Hall Voting Center, outside Room 48: The most common reasons that vote-by-mail ballots cannot be counted are signature issues or late returns: • Monday through Friday, October 9–November 5, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • The voter did not sign the return envelope. • Saturday and Sunday, October 27–28 and • The voter’s signature on the return envelope November 3–4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (enter does not compare to the voter’s signature in the on Grove Street) Department of Elections records.  Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, from • The voter’s ballot was postmarked after Election 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Day or received later than three days after Elec- tion Day. Vote by Mail How to Request to Vote by Mail If you want to vote by mail for the November 6 elec- Any voter may request a vote-by-mail ballot, for this tion, the Department of Elections must receive your election only or for all elections. request by October 30. There are several ways to • If you always vote by mail, your ballot will be request to vote by mail: mailed in early October. If you have not received • Fill out and return the application on the back your ballot by October 12, please call. cover of this pamphlet. • New service for voters with disabilities: The • Go to sfelections.org/vbm. accessible vote-by-mail system is a ballot de- • Call (415) 554-4375, or visit the Department of livery option that allows voters with disabilities Elections in City Hall, Room 48. to access their ballot using any computer with internet access (see page 9). • Mail, fax, or email a scanned request to the De- partment of Elections with your name, birth date, • When you receive your ballot, carefully read home address, the address where you want your and follow the instructions enclosed with it. ballot to be mailed, and your signature. • There are three ways to return your ballot: If you want to vote by mail for all elections, indicate o Mail it to the Department of Elections. The that you wish to become a permanent vote-by-mail return envelope must be postmarked by the voter. U.S. postal service or date stamped by a delivery company before or on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, AND received by the Department of Elections no later than Friday, Vote at Your Polling Place November 9. on Election Day o Drop it off at a City Hall Drop-off Station.

o Drop it off at any California polling place on • Where you live determines which contests and Election Day. candidates appear on your ballot. To receive the ballot with the correct contests and candidates, Find details in the instructions enclosed with vote at your assigned polling place. your ballot, or go to sfelections.org/vbm. • Check the address of your polling place on the • To check the status of your vote-by-mail ballot at back cover of this pamphlet, or go to any time from when it is mailed until after it has sfelections.org/pollsite. been counted, go to sfelections.org/vbmstatus or call (866) 325-9163 toll free. If your ballot cannot • Polling places are open on Election Day, be counted, this tool will tell you how to correct Tuesday, November 6, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. the issue before Election Day so that we can count your ballot. 6 General Information 38-EN-N18-CP6 How to Vote Choose Your Preferred Language disabilities to access their ballot using any computer with internet access (see page 9). Three versions of the ballot are available, each with English and one other language: Mark Your Paper Ballot

• English and Chinese • Read the instructions printed on each ballot • English and Spanish card. • English and Filipino • Review both sides of each card for contests.

If you vote by mail: • For each contest, the number of candidates you If you let the Department of Elections know that you may select is printed above the list of names. prefer a ballot with Chinese, Spanish, or Filipino, you If you mark more candidates than allowed, or will receive a ballot in English and that language. To both “YES” and “NO” in a measure contest, make sure that you receive your preferred version of your vote for that contest or choice cannot be the ballot, check or update your language preference counted. at sfelections.org/language. Otherwise, if you do not • Use a pen with black or dark blue ink or a #2 provide your language preference before your ballot is pencil. mailed, the instructions included with the ballot will • Complete the arrow pointing to your choice for say how to exchange it for a ballot with your preferred the contest or measure, as shown in picture 1 language. • If you do not want to vote on a certain contest If you vote at a polling place: or measure, leave that contest or measure Ballots in English and all certified languages (Chinese, blank. Your votes for the other contests and 您 Spanish, and Filipino) will be available at the City Hall measures will still count. Voting Center and at all polling places. Each polling place will also have facsimile ballots in Vietnamese and Korean; these are exact copies of the official ballot 1 How to mark your choice: with translated content, for voters to use as a reference.

If you let the Department of Elections know before Election Day that you prefer a ballot with Chinese, Spanish, or Filipino, the poll worker will give you a ballot with English and that language. Provide your language preference to the Department of Elections at sfelections.org/language. Otherwise, you can ask a poll worker for the language that you prefer on Election Day.

Choose Your Ballot Format

• You will receive a paper ballot unless you request to use an accessible voting machine (see page 10). RITEIN / • If you use the accessible voting machine, the machine will provide instructions.

• New service for voters with disabilities: RITEIN / / NO LISTDO RITEIN / / NO LISTDO The accessible vote-by-mail system is a ballot delivery option that allows voters with Trim Remove this voter stub Trim DEMONSTRATION BALLOT 模擬選票 City and County of San Francisco 三藩市市縣撕下此部分作為選民存根 

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38-EN-N18-CP7 Makukuha ang balotang ito DEMONSTRATION sa Filipino. 模擬選票 General Information 7 80 Sa pamamagitan ng koreo: 三藩市市縣 BALLOT tumawag sa (415) 554-4310 Version: City and County of San Francisco Ng personal: magtanong sa Optech3PE4c manggagawa sa lugar ng cVOTING Copyright2012 DOMINION botohan • If there is still no candidate with the majority of Ranked-Choice Voting Esta boleta está disponible votes, the process of eliminating candidates1 and en español For this election, all San Francisco votersPor correo:will use llame al transferring votes continues until one candidate (415) 554-4366 has the majority. ranked-choice voting to elect the Assessor-RecorderEn persona: pregunte a un INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: 選民指示： and Public Defender. Voters who live intrabajador Supervisorial electoral  You may rank up to three choices.  您可以最多投選三個選擇。 Score 3 Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 will also elect their member How to Mark a Contest that Uses Ranked-Score  Mark your first choice in the first column by  在第一列標記您的第一個選擇時，將指向您 of the completingBoard of theSupervisors arrow pointing using to your ranked-choice Choice的選擇的箭頭和箭尾劃線連接起來，如圖所 Voting voting.choice, as shown in the picture. 示。標記第二個選擇時，在第二列中選擇一名不  To indicate a second choice, select a • F or ranked-choice voting, the names of all the different candidate in the second column. 同的候選人。 How Ranked-Choice Voting Works candidates are listed in three repeating columns  To indicate a third choice, select a different  標記第三個選擇時，在第三列中選擇一名不 candidate in the third column. on同的候選人。 the ballot. This allows you to rank up to three • First, everyone’s first-choice vote is counted.  To rank fewer than three candidates, candidates 如果投選少於三名候選人，多餘欄目可留為 for the same office: one favorite, and 空白。 • leaveIf a candidate any remaining has columns the majority blank. of these first- two others.  如果想要投選某個未列在選票上的合格補寫  Tochoice vote for votes—more a qualified write-in than candidate half—that candidate who is not listed on the ballot, write the • Select候選人，在候選人名單末提供的空位上填寫 only one choice per column, as shown in wins. 此人的姓名並將箭頭和箭尾劃線連接起來。 person's name on the blank line at the end picture 2  如果填寫錯誤，您可以要求一份新的選票。 • ofIf the no candidate candidate list andhas complete the majority the of first-choice arrow. • To rank fewer than three candidates, leave any votes, the candidate in last place is eliminated.  If you make a mistake, you may request a remaining columns blank. new ballot. • Votes for the eliminated candidate transfer to • To vote for a qualified write-in candidate, see the next-choice candidates marked on those next page. ballots.

• If one candidate has the majority after these votes are transferred, that candidate wins. CITY AND COUNTY / 市縣

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Score 2 Vote your first, second, and third choices / 投選您的第一、第二和第三選擇 Score

2 How to mark a ranked-choice voting contest

FIRST CHOICE SECOND CHOICE THIRD CHOICE

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How do I mark my ballot if there are fewer How to vote for a 3 than three candidates for a ranked-choice qualified write-in candidate: contest?

If there are fewer than three candidates for an office, mark your choice(s) and leave any remaining columns blank.

For any contest that uses ranked-choice voting, San Francisco’s Charter requires that a voter be allowed to rank no fewer than three choices. Sometimes, however, fewer than three candidates file paperwork to run for an office.

There may be other people who file to be write-in candidates. For more information, see below.

How to Vote for a Qualified Write-In John Hancock Candidate RITEIN /

• In addition to the candidates listed on the ballot,

there may be qualified write-in candidates. RITEIN / / NO LISTDO RITEIN / / NO LISTDO “Qualified” means candidates who have sub- How to Get a New Ballot if You Made a mitted the documentation that is required to run for an office. Mistake

• The only write-in votes that can be counted are • If you vote by mail: follow the instructions that votes for qualified candidates. were enclosed with your ballot, or call (415) 554- • For a list of qualified write-in candidates, visit 4375. sfelections.org/writein on or after October 26, or • If you vote in person: ask a poll worker for a ask a poll worker. replacement ballot. • Before casting a write-in vote, make sure:

o The candidate is not listed on the ballot.

o The candidate is on the qualified write-in list.

o To write the candidate’s name in the space at the end of the candidate list and complete the arrow that points to the space, as shown in picture 3 38-EN-N18-CP9 General Information 9 Accessible Vote-by-Mail System New Service for Voters with Disabilities

If you have a disability, you may use Votes Remain Private the accessible vote-by-mail system, a new ballot delivery option that The accessible vote-by-mail system allows you to access and mark your does not store voters’ selections or ballot using any computer with inter- transmit them over the internet. net access. You also must have access to a printer to print your When the Department of Elections marked ballot. receives your ballot, your selections will be transferred (duplicated) onto a paper Your ballot will be presented onscreen in an accessible ballot for tabulation by the voting equipment, as format that is compatible with screen readers. You can required by state election law. During this process, to use an assistive device to mark your votes. After mark- preserve the secrecy of the votes, the Department of ing your ballot, you must print and return it to the Elections will remove and separate the ballot from the Department of Elections by mail or in person. return envelope that has your name, address, and signature. This service provides an opportunity for accessible voting without having to go to a polling place. The Department of Elections follows the duplication process authorized by state election law. This process To use this service, you must request to is open to public observation and is live-streamed on ! vote by mail by October 30. sfelections.org. See page 5 for details on how to apply. If you already vote by mail, you do not Questions? need to submit a new request. For more information, contact the Department of Accessing Your Ballot Elections.

You will receive a paper ballot, a postage-paid return envelope, and voting instructions in the mail. If you wish to access and mark your ballot through the accessible vote-by-mail system, you can use the postage-paid return envelope to send your printed ballot to the Department of Elections. You may also use your own envelope or return your ballot in person.

You may access your ballot anytime during the early voting period, Monday, October 8, through Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, at sfelections.org/access. 10 General Information 38-EN-N18-CP10 Accessible Voting and Services for Voters with Disabilities

Accessible voter information

The Voter Information Pamphlet is available in accessible formats: • On sfelections.org in PDF, HTML, XML, and MP3 formats • Large print (English, Chinese, Spanish, Filipino) • Audio on USB flash drive, cassette, compact disc (CD), or National Library Service (NLS) cartridge To request, call (415) 554-4375. Audio copies are also available from: San Francisco Library for the Blind and Print Disabled Main Library, 100 Larkin Street (415) 557-4253

Accessible voting

NEW! If you have a disability, you may use our accessible vote-by-mail system to access and mark your ballot using any computer with internet access (see page 9). All voters have the following options: Vote by Mail: See page 5. Vote at the City Hall Voting Center: City Hall is accessible from any of its four entrances. The Voting Center has all of the assistance tools listed below. For more information, see page 5. Vote at Your Polling Place: See back cover for address and accessibility information: • If your polling place entrance and voting area are functionally accessible, “YES” is printed below the accessibility symbol on the back cover • If your polling place is not accessible, go to sfelections.org/pollsite or call (415) 554-4375 for the location of the nearest accessible polling place within your voting district • An accessible voting machine is available at every polling place, including the City Hall Voting Center o Allows voters with sight or mobility impairments or other specific needs to vote independently and privately o You can select the ballot language: English, Chinese (Cantonese or Man- darin audio), Spanish, or Filipino 38-EN-N18-CP11 General Information 11

o If you wish to use the accessible voting machine, tell a poll worker which format you prefer: Touchscreen ballot • Instructions are provided on screen • Large-print text is provided on the screen, and you can make the text larger • Make your ballot selections by touching the screen • Review your selections on a paper record before casting your vote Audio ballot • Audio instructions guide you through the ballot • Headphones are provided • You can connect a personal assistive device such as a sip/puff device • Make your ballot selections using a Braille-embossed handheld keypad; keys are coded by color and shape • Listen to review your selections before casting your vote; there is also a paper record of your votes o The Department of Elections can provide multi-user sip/puff switches or headpointers. To request, call (415) 554-4375. If possible, provide 72 hours’ notice to ensure availability o Following California Secretary of State requirements, votes from the accessible voting machine are transferred onto paper ballots, which are counted at City Hall after Election Day • Other forms of assistance are available: o Personal assistance: you may bring up to two people, including poll workers, into the voting booth for assistance o Curbside voting: If you are unable to enter your polling place, poll workers can bring voting materials to you outside the polling place o Reading tools: Every polling place has large-print instructions on how to mark a ballot and optical sheets to magnify the print on the paper ballot o Seated voting: Every polling place has a booth that allows voting while seated o Voting tools: Every polling place has easy-grip pens for signing the roster and marking the ballot o American Sign Language interpretation by video is available at the Department of Elections office 12 General Information 38-EN-N18-CP12 Multilingual Voter Services

In compliance with state and federal language access laws, the Department of Elections provides materials ¡Le podemos ayudar! and assistance in Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino, as Si quiere materiales en español además de inglés, well as in English. The Department continues to pri- actualice su preferencia de idioma electoral en oritize its multilingual program and to improve upon sfelections.org/language o llame al (415) 554-4366. its services to all voters, including those with limited proficiency in English. Los servicios en español incluyen: Multilingual voter services include: • Información electoral en español en sfelections.org. • Voter information in English, Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino at sfelections.org. • Materiales electorales traducidos al español: la boleta electoral, la solicitud de inscripción para • Election materials in Chinese, Spanish, and votar, avisos a los electores, solicitudes e instruc- Filipino: ballots, voter registration forms, voter ciones para votar por correo y el Folleto de Infor- notices, instructional signs at all polling places, mación para los Electores. vote-by-mail ballot applications and instructions, and Voter Information Pamphlets. • Rótulos con instrucciones en español en los lugares de votación el Día de las Elecciones. • Bilingual poll worker assistance at designated polling places on Election Day. • Trabajadores electorales bilingües en ciertos lugares de votación el Día de las Elecciones. • Telephone assistance in many languages at (415) 554-4375. • Ayuda telefónica en español llamando al (415) 554-4366. Each polling place and the City Hall Voting Center will also have facsimile ballots in Vietnamese and Korean; these are exact copies of the official ballot with trans- Matutulungan namin kayo! lated content, for voters to use as a reference. Copies are also available at sfelections.org/pollsite. Kung gusto ninyo ng mga materyales sa wikang Filipino, bukod sa Ingles, i-update ang inyong higit na nagugustuhang wika sa sfelections.org/language o 我們可以協助您! tumawag sa (415) 554-4310. Kabilang sa mga serbisyo sa wikang Filipino para sa 如果您想收到中文版的選舉資料，請在選務處網 mga botante ang: 站sfelections.org/language更新您的語言偏好或致 • Impormasyon para sa botante sa wikang Filipino 電(415) 554-4367。 sa sfelections.org. 中文服務包括： • Isinaling mga materyales para sa eleksyon: mga balota, mga form para sa pagpaparehistro ng • 網上提供的中文選舉資料: sfelections.org。 botante, mga paunawa sa botante, mga ap- likasyon at instruksiyon para sa vote-by-mail na • 翻譯的選舉資料：選票、「選民登記表」、 balota at mga Pamplet ng Impormasyon para sa 選民通告、「郵寄投票申請表」和指南以及 Botante. 《選民資料手冊》。 • Mga karatulang nagbibigay ng instruksiyon • 於選舉日在每個投票站提供中文的說明標 sa lahat ng mga lugar ng botohan sa Araw ng 牌。 Eleksyon.

• 於選舉日在指定的投票站有雙語工作人員提 • Tulong ng bilingual na manggagawa sa botohan 供中文語言協助。 sa mga itinalagang lugar ng botohan sa Araw ng Eleksyon. • 中文電話支援服務，請致電：(415) 554- • Tulong sa telepono sa wikang Filipino. Para sa 4367。 tulong, tumawag sa (415) 554-4310. 38-EN-N18-CP13 General Information 13

Chúng tôi có thể trợ giúp quý vị! trong toàn San Francisco vào Ngày Bầu cử. Nếu quý vị muốn phục vụ cộng đồng của mình đồng thời nhận được Cơ quan Bầu cử có thể cung cấp các lá phiếu tham chiếu, một khoản thù lao lên đến $195, hãy truy cập trang mạng hay còn gọi là lá phiếu mẫu, bằng tiếng Việt. Lá phiếu sfelections.org/pw. tham chiếu là những bản sao y của lá phiếu chính thức mà được dịch qua tiếng Việt. Cẩm nang Hướng dẫn Cử 도와 드리겠습니다! tri của California cũng có bản dịch tiếng Việt. Có vài cách khác nhau để xem hay yêu cầu bản sao lá 저희 선거부에서는 참조용 투표용지(팩스 투표용지)를 한국어로 phiếu tham chiếu hay Cẩm nang Hướng dẫn Cử tri của 번역해 제공합니다. 참조용 투표용지는 정식 투표용지와 정확히 California: 동일한 내용을 한국어로 번역한 것입니다. 캘리포니아 유권자 정보 • Xem trên mạng: Các cuộc tranh cử cụ thể mà quý 안내서는 한국어로도 마련되어 있습니다. vị được phép bỏ phiếu được xác định căn cứ vào nơi quý vị cư trú và ghi danh bỏ phiếu. Để xem lá 참조용 투표용지나 캘리포니아 유권자 정보 안내서는 다음과 같이 phiếu tham chiếu dành cho quý vị, hãy truy cập 여러 방법으로 보거나 요청하실 수 있습니다. trang mạng sfelections.org/pollsite. Để xem Cẩm nang Hướng dẫn Cử tri của California bằng tiếng • 온라인으로 보기: 유권자의 주소 및 유권자 등록지가 Việt, hãy truy cập trang mạng sos.ca.gov. 어디인지에 따라 투표할 수 있는 공직 명단이 정해집니다. • Nhận qua thư hay email: Truy cập trang mạng 참조용 투표용지를 보려면 sfelections.org/pollsite를 sfelections.org/language để nộp yêu cầu. Quý vị 방문하십시오. 캘리포니아 유권자 정보 안내를 한국어로 보 cũng sẽ nhận được một bản Cẩm nang Hướng dẫn 려면 sos.ca.gov를 방문하십시오. Cử tri của California bằng tiếng Việt cũng như tiếng Anh trước mỗi cuộc bầu cử. • 우편 또는 이메일로 받기: sfelections.org/language에서 • Yêu cầu tại Trung tâm Bầu cử của Tòa Thị chính: 요청하시기 바랍니다. 영어 및 한국어로 된 캘리포니아 Trung tâm Bầu cử thuộc Tòa Thị chính mở cửa 29 유권자 정보 안내서를 매 선거 전에 보내 드립니다. ngày trước mỗi cuộc bầu cử và tất cả cử tri của San • 시청 투표센터에 요청: 샌프란시스코 유권자라면 누구나 Francisco đều có thể bỏ phiếu tại trung tâm này. 시청 투표센터에서 투표하실 수 있습니다. 투표센터는 매 • Yêu cầu tại địa điểm bỏ phiếu: Mọi địa điểm bỏ 선거일로부터 29일 전에 개설됩니다. phiếu của San Francisco đều sẽ có các lá phiếu tham chiếu và Cẩm nang Hướng dẫn Cử tri của • 투표소에 요청: 샌프란시스코 내 모든 투표소에는 한국어로 California bằng tiếng Việt. Hãy hỏi một nhân viên 된 참조용 투표용지와 캘리포니아 유권자 정보 안내서가 phòng phiếu để lấy bản sao. Để biết vị trí địa điểm 비치될 예정입니다. 투표요원에게 사본을 달라고 요청하시기 bỏ phiếu của quý vị hoặc để xem danh sách tất cả 바랍니다. 지정 투표소 주소를 찾거나 샌프란시스코 투표소 các địa điểm bỏ phiếu ở San Francisco, hãy truy sfelections.org/pollsite cập trang mạng sfelections.org/pollsite. 총 목록을 보려면 를 방문하십시오. Các dịch vụ trợ giúp khác bằng tiếng Việt: 한국어로 기타 도움 제공: • Trợ giúp qua Điện thoại: Chúng tôi cung cấp trợ • 전화로 도움: 월요일~금요일 오전 8시~오후 5시(선거 giúp từ thứ Hai đến thứ Sáu, 8 giờ sáng đến 5 giờ 당일에는 오전 7시~오후 8시)에 도움을 제공합니다. 번호는 chiều, và vào Ngày Bầu cử từ 7 giờ sáng đến 8 giờ (415) 554-4375입니다. tối. Xin gọi số (415) 554-4375. • 현장에서 도움: 투표용지에 기표할 때 도움을 줄 사람 최대 • Người trợ giúp Riêng: Quý vị có thể dẫn theo tối đa hai người vào phòng bỏ phiếu để hỗ trợ mình 2명과 함께 투표 부스에 입장하실 수 있습니다. đánh dấu lên phiếu bầu. • 이중언어 구사 투표요원: 투표요원들은 투표 시에 도움을 • Nhân viên Phòng phiếu Biết Hai Thứ tiếng: Cơ 드릴 수 있도록 선거부로부터 교육을 받았습니다. 투표요원이 quan Bầu cử huấn luyện nhân viên phòng phiếu 착용하는 명찰에는 영어 이외에 구사 가능한 언어가 để hỗ trợ cho những cử tri yêu cầu được trợ giúp 표시됩니다. 투표용지 내용을 읽거나 종이 용지 또는 trong lúc bỏ phiếu. Thẻ tên của nhân viên phòng 터치스크린에 기표하실 때 투표요원이 도움을 드릴 수 phiếu có ghi rõ những ngôn ngữ họ có thể nói ngoài tiếng Anh. Nhân viên phòng phiếu có thể giúp đọc 있습니다. lá phiếu hoặc đánh dấu sự lựa chọn của cử tri trên 선거 당일에 샌프란시스코 전역에 위치한 투표소에서 유권자에게 lá phiếu bằng giấy hay lá phiếu trên màn hình cảm 도움을 제공할 투표요원을 모집하고 있습니다. 지역사회를 위해 ứng. 일하면서 최대 $195를 받고자 하신다면 sfelections.org/pw를 Chúng tôi hiện đang tuyển dụng nhân viên phòng phiếu 방문하시기 바랍니다. để phục vụ người đi bỏ phiếu tại các địa điểm bầu cử 68 General Information 38-EN-N18-CP68 Elections in California In 2010, California voters approved Proposition 14, What does party preference mean? which created a “top two” or “open” primary election system. The passage of this proposition changed how Party preference refers to the political party with which elections for state constitutional and legislative offices the candidate or the voter is registered. and U.S. congressional offices are conducted in California. These offices are now known as “voter- If a candidate for a voter-nominated office has a pref- nominated” offices. erence for a qualified political party, the party is printed by the candidate’s name on the ballot, as required by law. If a candidate does not have a preference for a What does this mean for voters in the qualified political party, “Party Preference: None” is November 2018 general election? printed by the candidate’s name.

In the general election for a voter-nominated office: The candidate’s party preference does not imply that the candidate is endorsed by that party. Political par- • Only the two candidates who received the most ties may endorse candidates for voter-nominated offic- votes in the primary election—regardless of es; any party endorsements received by the party preference—move on to the general elec- Department of Elections by the submission deadline tion. are listed on page 30–31 of this pamphlet. • Write-in candidates are not permitted, but, if a qualified write-in candidate had been one of the The party preference, if any, of a candidate for a non- two candidates who received the most votes in partisan office does not appear on the ballot. the primary election, his or her name would be printed on the general election ballot. How can I find out with which party I am • There is no independent nomination process. registered? The voter-nominated offices on the November ballot are: • Go to sfelections.org/reglookup, or • Call (415) 554-4375. • Governor • Lieutenant Governor How can I change my party preference? • Secretary of State • Controller To change your party preference, complete and submit • Treasurer a voter registration card. You have several options: • Attorney General • Register online at • Insurance Commissioner registertovote.ca.gov • Request that a registration card be mailed to • Board of Equalization Member you by contacting the Department of Elections • United States Senate through or calling (415) 554- • United States Representative sfelections.org 4375, or • State Senator (in some districts, but not in • Fill out a registration card in person at the San Francisco) Department of Elections in City Hall, Room 48. • State Assembly Member

The Superintendent of Public Instruction contest also Where can I find more information about appears on the November ballot. This is a nonpartisan California’s election system? office. The contests for local San Francisco offices are also nonpartisan. For more information about California’s election system, refer to the Official Voter Information Guide, produced by the California Secretary of State, or visit sos.ca.gov. 38-EN-N18-CP73 General Information 73 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Answered by the Ballot Simplification Committee

 Who can vote?  My 18th birthday is after the registration deadline U.S. citizens, 18 years or older, who are registered to vote but on or before Election Day. Can I vote in this in San Francisco on or before the registration deadline. election? Yes. You can register to vote on or before the registration  What is the deadline to register to vote or to update deadline and vote in this election—even though you are my registration information? not 18 when you register. The registration deadline is October 22, fifteen days prior to Election Day. (Missed the deadline? Visit sfelections.  I have just become a U.S. citizen. Can I vote in this org, “Registration for Special Circumstances.”) election? Yes.  When and where can I vote on Election Day? • If you became a U.S. citizen on or before the registra- You may vote at your polling place or at the City Hall tion deadline (October 22), you can vote in this election, Voting Center on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Your but you must register by the deadline; polling place address is shown on the back cover of • If you became a U.S. citizen after the registration dead- your Voter Information Pamphlet. You can also find it line but on or before Election Day, you may register at sfelections.org/pollsite or call (415) 554-4375. The City and vote at the City Hall Voting Center before 8 p.m. Hall Voting Center is located outside Room 48. on Election Day with proof of citizenship.

 Is there any way to vote before Election Day?  I have moved within San Francisco but have not Yes. You have the following options: updated my registration prior to the registration • Vote by mail. Fill out and mail the Vote-by-Mail deadline. Can I vote in this election? Application printed on the back cover of this pamphlet, Yes. You have the following options: complete one online at sfelections.org/vbm, or call (415) • Come to the City Hall Voting Center, on or before Elec- 554-4375 to request to vote by mail. A vote-by-mail tion Day, complete a new voter registration form and ballot will be sent to you. Your request must be received vote; or by the Department of Elections by October 30, or • Go to your new polling place on Election Day and cast • Vote in person at the City Hall Voting Center, beginning a provisional ballot. You can look up the address of your October 9 (see page 5 for dates and times). new polling place by entering your new home address  If I don’t use an application or call, can I get a vote- at sfelections.org/pollsite, or call (415) 554-4375. by-mail ballot some other way?  I am a U.S. citizen living outside the country. How Yes. You can send a written request to the Department of can I vote? Elections. This request must include: your printed home You can register to vote and be sent a vote-by-mail ballot address, the address where you want the ballot mailed, by completing the Federal Post Card Application. Download your birth date, your printed name, and your signature. the application from fvap.gov or obtain it from embassies, Mail your request to the Department of Elections at the consulates or military voting assistance officers. address on the back cover of this pamphlet or fax it to (415) 554-4372. Your request must be received by October  If I don’t know what to do when I get to my polling 30. place, is there someone there to help me? Yes. Poll workers at the polling place will help you, or you  If I was convicted of a crime, can I still vote? may visit sfelections.org or call the Department of Elec- Yes, you can. You are eligible to register and vote if you: tions at (415) 554-4375 for assistance on or before Election • Are convicted of a misdemeanor or detained in county Day. jail serving a misdemeanor sentence. • Are detained in county jail because jail time is a  Can I take my Sample Ballot or my own list into the condition of probation. voting booth? • Are on probation. Yes. Deciding your votes before you get to the polls is • Are on mandatory supervision. helpful. You may use either a Sample Ballot or the Ballot • Are on post-release community supervision. Worksheet in this pamphlet for this purpose. • Have completed your parole. If you are awaiting trial or are currently on trial, but have  Do I have to vote on every contest and measure on not been convicted, you may register and vote. the ballot? No. The votes you cast will be counted even if you have not voted on every contest and measure. 38-EN-N18-CP93 General Information 93 Voter Bill of Rights You have the following rights: 1. The right to vote if you are a registered voter. 6. The right to get help casting your ballot from anyone you You are eligible to vote if you are: choose, except from your employer or union representative. • a U.S. citizen living in California • at least 18 years old 7. The right to drop off your completed vote-by-mail ballot at • registered where you currently live any polling place in California. • not in prison or on parole for a felony 8. The right to get election materials in a language other than 2. The right to vote if you are a registered voter even if your English if enough people in your voting precinct speak that name is not on the list. You will vote using a provisional language. ballot. Your vote will be counted if elections officials determine that you are eligible to vote. 9. The right to ask questions to elections officials about election procedures and watch the election process. If the 3. The right to vote if you are still in line when the polls close. person you ask cannot answer your questions, they must send you to the right person for an answer. If you are disrup- 4. The right to cast a secret ballot without anyone bothering tive, they can stop answering you. you or telling you how to vote. 10. The right to report any illegal or fraudulent election activity 5. The right to get a new ballot if you have made a mistake, if to an elections official or the Secretary of State’s office. you have not already cast your ballot. • On the web at www.sos.ca.gov You can: • By phone at (800) 345-VOTE (8683) Ask an elections official at a polling place for a new ballot; or • By email at [email protected] Exchange your vote-by-mail ballot for a new one at an elections office, or at your polling place; or Vote using a provisional ballot, if you do not have your original vote-by-mail ballot.

If you believe you have been denied any of these rights, call the Secretary of State’s ! confidential toll-free Voter Hotline at (800) 345-VOTE (8683).

 Confidentiality and Voter Records If you have any questions about the use of voter information or wish to report suspected misuse of such Permissible Uses of Voter Registration information, please call the Secretary of State’s Voter Information (California Elections Code section 2157.2) Hotline: (800) 345-VOTE (8683). Information on your voter registration form is used by election officials to send you official information on  Safe at Home Program the voting process, such as the location of your polling place and the issues and candidates that will appear Certain voters facing life-threatening situations may on the ballot. qualify for confidential voter status. For more information, contact the Secretary of State’s Safe at Home Commercial use of voter registration information is program toll-free at (877) 322-5227, or visit sos.ca.gov. prohibited by law and is a misdemeanor. Certain voter information may be provided upon request for election, scholarly, journalistic, political, or governmental Any voter has the right under California Elections purposes, as determined by the Secretary of State. For Code Sections 9295 and 13314 to seek a writ of example, information may be provided to a candidate mandate or an injunction, prior to the publication for office or a ballot measure committee. The following of the Voter Information Pamphlet, requiring any or all of the materials submitted for publication in the information cannot be released for these purposes: Pamphlet to be amended or deleted. • Your driver’s license number • Your state identification number • Your Social Security number • Your signature as shown on your voter registration form. 38-EN-N18-CP103 General Information 103 Elections Commission

The Elections Commission assumes policy-making Jill Rowe authority and oversight of all public, federal, state, dis- appointed by the Public Defender trict and municipal elections in the City and County of San Francisco. The Commission is charged with setting Charles Jung general policies for the Department of Elections and is appointed by the Mayor responsible for the proper administration of the Charlotte Hill Department subject to budgetary and fiscal Charter appointed by the Board of Education provisions. Christopher Jerdonek Roger Donaldson, President appointed by the Board of Supervisors appointed by the City Attorney

Viva Mogi, Vice President appointed by the District Attorney

Help Us Maintain an Accurate Voter List: Notice about Residency Confirmation Postcards

In February 2019, the Department of Elections will mail Residency Confirmation Postcards to voters who have not voted in any election in the previous four years and have not updated or confirmed information in their voter registration record during that period.

Voters who receive a postcard and who continue to live in San Francisco must respond within 15 days to confirm their home address and remain on the active voter list.

Voters who do not respond will be placed on the “inactive voter” list. “Inactive” voters are still registered and eligible to vote, but the Department does not mail election materials to them.

For more information, contact the Department of Elections at (415) 554-4375, write to [email protected], or visit the Department’s office in City Hall, Room 48. 38-EN-N18-CP119 General Information 119 Ballot Worksheet Fill in your choices — Cut out and take with you to the polls

Not all voters are eligible to vote on all contests . Your sample ballot includes the contests for which you are eligible to vote . For more information, see your sample ballot, page 14 .

VOTER-NOMINATED OFFICES

Governor (Vote for one)

Lieutenant Governor (Vote for one)

Secretary of State (Vote for one)

Controller (Vote for one)

Treasurer (Vote for one)

Attorney General (Vote for one)

Insurance Commissioner (Vote for one)

United States Senate (Vote for one)

Board of Equalization Member (Vote for one)

United States Representative (Vote for one)

State Assembly Member (Vote for one)

NONPARTISAN OFFICES

Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Carol A. Corrigan (Vote “Yes” or “No”)

Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Leondra R. Kruger (Vote “Yes” or “No”)

Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, District 1, Division 1, James M. Humes (Vote “Yes” or “No”)

Associate Justice, Court of Appeal, District 1, Division 1, Sandra Margulies (Vote “Yes” or “No”)

Associate Justice, Court of Appeal, District 1, Division 2, James A. Richman (Vote “Yes” or “No”)

Associate Justice, Court of Appeal, District 1, Division 2, Marla Miller (Vote “Yes” or “No”)

Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, District 1, Division 3, Peter John Siggins (Vote “Yes” or “No”)

Associate Justice, Court of Appeal, District 1, Division 4, Jon B. Streeter (Vote “Yes” or “No”)

Associate Justice, Court of Appeal, District 1, Division 4, Alison M. Tucher (Vote “Yes” or “No”)

Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, District 1, Division 5, Barbara Jones (Vote “Yes” or “No”)

State Superintendent of Public Instruction (Vote for one)

Member, Board of Education (Vote for no more than three)

Member, Community College Board (Vote for no more than three)

BART Director (BART District 8 only) (Vote for one)

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Note: Index appears on page 118.

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Assessor-Recorder Public Defender Member, Board of Supervisors (even districts only) (Rank up to three choices) (Rank up to three choices) (Rank up to three choices)

First choice First choice First choice

Second choice Second choice Second choice

Third choice Third choice Third choice

PROPOSITIONS TITLE: YES NO 1: Authorizes bonds to fund specified housing assistance programs . 2: Authorizes bonds to fund existing housing program for individuals with mental illness . 3: Authorizes bonds to fund projects for water supply and quality, watershed, fish, wildlife, water conveyance, and groundwater sustainability and storage . 4: Authorizes bonds funding construction at hospitals providing children’s health care . 5: Changes requirements for certain property owners to transfer their property tax base to replacement property . 6: Eliminates certain road repair and transportation funding . Requires certain fuel taxes and vehicle fees be approved by the electorate . 7: Conforms California daylight saving time to federal law . Allows legislature to change daylight saving time period . 8: Regulates amounts outpatient kidney dialysis clinics charge for dialysis treatment . 9: Proposition 9 was removed from the ballot by order of the California Supreme Court . 10: Expands local governments’ authority to enact rent control on residential property . 11: Requires private-sector emergency ambulance employees to remain on-call during work breaks . Eliminates certain employer liability . 12: Establishes new standards for confinement of specified farm animals; bans sale of noncomplying products . A: Embarcadero Seawall Earthquake Safety Bond B: City Privacy Guidelines C: Additional Business Taxes to Fund Homeless Services D: Additional Tax on Cannabis Businesses; Expanding the Businesses Subject to Business Taxes E: Partial Allocation of Hotel Tax for Arts and Cultural Purposes

NOTES: ✂ Volunteer! Be a Poll Worker! Election Day, Tuesday, November 6

It takes more than 2,500 Poll Workers to conduct an election. Poll Workers operate polling places on Election Day and assist voters in many parts of the voting process. Some Poll Workers have volunteered during every election for decades. Poll Workers include high school students learning on-the-job civic lessons, retirees, and hundreds of people who take a day off from their regular lives to be of service to San Francisco voters.

To be a Poll Worker, you must be: ● A registered California voter, or ● A U.S. legal permanent resident, age 18 or older, or ● A San Francisco high school student at least 16 years old*

If you are bilingual in English and Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, Cantonese, or Mandarin, we encourage you to apply!

Earn a stipend of up to $195 while helping your community.

How to apply: Apply at the Poll Worker Recruitment Office (City Hall, Room 48), Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

* High school students can visit sfelections.org/student for instructions and to download an application.

We look forward to having you join our poll worker team!

For more information, visit sfelections.org/pw or call the Department of Elections Poll Worker Division at (415) 554-4395. 30 Candidate Statements 38-EN-N18-CP30 Candidate Information Notice about Candidate Statements of o Board of Equalization, District 2 o Superintendent of Public Instruction Qualifications o Justices of the Supreme Court

Not all candidates submit a statement of qualifications. • San Francisco Voter Information Pamphlet (this A complete list of candidates appears on the sample guide): candidates for: ballot, which begins on page 14 of this pamphlet. o United States Representative o State Assembly Each candidate’s statement of qualifications, if any, is o Board of Education volunteered by the candidate and, for some offices, o Community College Board printed at the expense of the candidate. o BART Director, District 8 You may find candidate information as follows: o Assessor-Recorder o Public Defender • California Voter Information Guide: candidates for: o Board of Supervisors, Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 o United States Senate o Governor Statements are printed as submitted o Lieutenant Governor by the candidates, including any o Secretary of State ! typographical, spelling, or grammatical o Controller errors. The statements are not checked for o Treasurer accuracy by the Director of Elections nor any other o Attorney General City agency, official, or employee. o Insurance Commissioner

Voluntary Spending Limits and State Legislative Candidates’ Campaign Statements

In November 2000, California voters approved Propo- to submit a candidate statement for the November 6, sition 34, which states that if a candidate for State 2018, Consolidated General Election are: Senate or State Assembly accepts voluntary campaign spending limits specified in Section 85400 of the Cali- Member of the State Assembly, District 17 fornia Government Code, that candidate may purchase David Chiu the space to place a candidate statement in the Voter Member of the State Assembly, District 19 Information Pamphlet. Keith Bogdon The legislative candidates who have accepted the Phil Ting voluntary spending limits and are therefore eligible

Party Endorsements State law allows political parties to endorse candidates for voter-nominated offices. The party endorsements received by the Department of Elections by the submission deadline are as follows:

Governor Controller American Independent Party: John H. Cox American Independent Party: Konstantinos Roditis Democratic Party: Gavin Newsom Democratic Party: Betty T. Yee Republican Party: John H. Cox Republican Party: Konstantinos Roditis

Secretary of State Treasurer American Independent Party: Mark P. Meuser American Independent Party: Greg Conlon Democratic Party: Alex Padilla Democratic Party: Fiona Ma Republican Party: Mark P. Meuser Republican Party: Greg Conlon 38-EN-N18-CP31 Candidate Statements 31

Attorney General United States Representative, District 12 American Independent Party: Steven C Bailey American Independent Party: Lisa Remmer Democratic Party: Xavier Becerra Democratic Party: Nancy Pelosi Republican Party: Steven C Bailey Republican Party: Lisa Remmer

Insurance Commissioner United States Representative, District 14 American Independent Party: Steve Poizner Democratic Party: Jackie Speier Democratic Party: Ricardo Lara Republican Party: Cristina Osmeña

United States Senate State Assembly Member, District 17 Democratic Party: Kevin de León Democratic Party: David Chiu

Board of Equalization Member, District 2 State Assembly Member, District 19 American Independent Party: Mark Burns Democratic Party: Phil Ting Democratic Party: Malia Cohen Republican Party: Keith Bogdon Republican Party: Mark Burns

City and County of San Francisco Offices To Be Voted on this Election

Assessor-Recorder There are eleven members of the Board of Supervisors. Voters in Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 will The Assessor-Recorder decides what property in the vote for their member of the Board of Supervisors in City is subject to property tax, and the value of that this election. property for tax purposes.

The term of office for the Assessor-Recorder is four Member, Board of Education years. The Assessor-Recorder is currently paid $209,183 per year. The Board of Education is the governing body for the San Francisco Unified School District. It directs kindergarten through grade twelve. Public Defender The term of office for members of the Board of The Public Defender represents some people who can- Education is four years. They are paid $6,000 per year. not afford to pay their own lawyer. The Public There are seven members of the Board of Education. Defender represents: persons accused of crimes, juve- Voters will elect three members in this election. niles in legal actions, and persons in mental health hearings.

The term of office for the Public Defender is four Member, Community College Board years. The Public Defender is currently paid $255,098 The Community College Board is the governing body per year. for the San Francisco Community College District. It directs City College and other adult learning centers.

Member, Board of Supervisors The term of office for members of the Community College Board is four years. They are paid $6,000 per The Board of Supervisors is the legislative branch of year. government for the City and County of San Francisco. Its members make laws and establish the annual bud- There are seven members of the Community College get for City departments. Board. Voters will elect three members in this election. The term of office for members of the Board of Supervisors is four years. Supervisors are currently paid $125,132 per year. 32 Candidate Statements 38-EN-N18-CP32-BT03, 05–17, 20–24, 26–29 Candidates for United States Representative, District 12 NANCY PELOSI LISA REMMER

My occupation is Member of Congress. My occupation is Educator. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: It is my honor to serve as your Representative in For 30 years, I’ve lived in San Francisco, where I, as a Congress, where I lead the most diverse House single mother, raised my daughter. Democratic Caucus in history. We are united by our I self-financed my BA and MA by working as a Flight values in defending middle class families, union Instructor and substitute teacher. rights, women’s rights, veterans, public education, people with disabilities, the dignity of immigrants and Teaching United States history and civics to safety of our DREAMers, the LGBTQ community, and Vietnamese immigrants awakened my respect for our the planet we will leave to our children. Constitution, which limits federal power. Our federal government was formed to protect our national secu- As your Representative, I have fought to secure critical rity and individual liberty, including property rights, federal resources for the battle against HIV/AIDS, San not to increase governmental dependency. Francisco’s transportation infrastructure, saving City College, protecting our pristine coastline, and opening Homelessness, drug abuse, failing schools, and new affordable housing in our neighborhoods. neglect of youth all waste human potential. When political correctness prevents leaders from publicly When people ask what my priorities are, I always questioning the status quo or acknowledging policy say: our children, our children, our children — their failures, government is shirking its duty to protect us. health and education, economic security of their families, a dignified retirement for their grandparents, a As your representative, I pledge to follow the healthy environment in which they can thrive, and a Constitution and the rule of law. I will seek to curtail world at peace where they can reach their aspirations. the unwarranted powers of unelected bureaucrats, These have been, and always will be, my priorities in including the powers to interfere in and spy on our Congress. private lives. Together, we continue fighting toward A Better Deal I pledge to balance the budget, and return educational for the people. We keep fighting for debt-free col- control to the people in the states. lege, immigrant families, gun violence prevention, I pledge to encourage small businesses, rather than Americans’ pensions, consumers’ protections from smothering innovation and prosperity with regulations Wall Street’s predatory practices, and making health and administrative paperwork. care affordable for all. And we must stop the Trump Administration’s cruel family separation policy, end Democrats and Republicans must discuss issues. the detention of children, and reunite families immedi- Stubbornly voting only along party lines, with hostility ately. to the other party’s solutions – hurts intellectual dis- course, closing our minds to ideas and solutions that Our work toward progress must continue. I hum- could resolve many of our local and national prob- bly ask for your vote for my re-election as your lems. Representative, and hope that together we can fight for a better tomorrow. I pledge to be your moderate voice in Washington and work across the aisle, rather than being a partisan who Nancy Pelosi abuses power to enrich my family. Endorsements: San Francisco Republican Party California Republican Party. Remmer4Congress.com

Lisa Remmer

Statements are volunteered by the candidates and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency. Statements are printed as submitted. Spelling and grammatical errors have not been corrected. 32 Candidate Statements 38-EN-N18-CP32-BT01–02, 19, 25, 30–32 Candidates for United States Representative, District 14 CRISTINA OSMEÑA JACKIE SPEIER

My occupation is Solar Energy Executive. My occupation is Congresswoman. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: My profile uniquely reflects this diverse district — I I’m truly privileged to represent you and am working come from multiple cultures, lived in several places, harder than ever to fight for you. and walked an immigrant’s path. I’m fighting to help build more workforce housing, I was born in the Philippines, but at the age of six, sensible immigration reform, reducing traffic gridlock, after several family members were severely injured and building an economy that works for everyone. or imprisoned by the Marcos dictatorship, my family I fought for net neutrality and pushed legislation to and I fled and sought political asylum in the United block robocalls once and for all. I fought for veterans States. I embraced my adopted country and its values, and got them over $5 million in VA benefits and I attended California schools, and graduated from UC helped obtain $647 million for Caltrain electrification. Berkeley with a B.A. in English. Later, I earned the CFA As a mother, I know we owe our children a better designation. world. We cannot roll back the reforms gained to I believe in democratic capitalism and free markets, address climate change. As a woman, I’ll do every- the sanctity of human life, and compassionate govern- thing necessary to protect a woman’s right to choose. ment. As a gun violence survivor, I know how it ravages life. Under my legislation, all gun buyers would be subject Unlike career politicans, my experience and training to background checks. I also support banning bump was in the private sector. My career in the investment stocks, assault weapons and high capacity magazines. industry spanned more than two decades. While in the solar industry, I worked to develop off-grid renewable Sexual harassment in the workplace must end, includ- energy systems for underserved communities, among ing in Congress. My legislation forces congressmem- other things. bers who harass to pay out of their own pockets, not the taxpayers’. I married a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and Gulf War veteran. I’m a working mom, and, in my free time, On the House Intelligence Committee, I’m working I write. to thwart Russia’s meddling and secure our election system. Our democracy is fragile and I will not allow As your representative, I will Russia or people within the US to undermine it. Defend free markets, free trade, and economic free- This session, I held 13 town halls, convened events doms, including a senior conference, girls empowerment Push for continued tax relief and responsible federal programs, gun buybacks, and DACA support pro- budgeting, grams. I’ll always be accessible to you and respectfully Seek common ground across party lines, ask for your vote. Address the affordability crisis forcing people to leave the Bay Area, Jackie Speier Champion California’s needs in immigration reform, Stand for our veterans, and Fight human trafficking. I respectfully request your vote on the November ballot. For more information, please go to my website at OsmenaForCongress.com Thank you!

Cristina Osmeña

Statements are volunteered by the candidates and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency. Statements are printed as submitted. Spelling and grammatical errors have not been corrected. 38-EN-N18-CP33-BT03, 05–17 Candidate Statements 33 Candidates for Assembly District 17 DAVID CHIU

My occupation is Assemblymember. My qualifications are: While running for the Assembly, I committed to delivering results on the challenges facing San Francisco and California. After Trump’s shocking election, I vowed to protect our city and state as California leads the Resistance. During this past legislative session, we have done both: - As Assembly Housing Committee Chair, successfully championed passage of a historic package to address the housing crisis by creating a permanent source of affordable housing funding, holding cities accountable to build housing, and streamlining the process. - Provided billions of dollars of new funding for roads, public transit and congestion relief. - Delivered justice for sexual assault survivors by requiring law enforcement to track untested rape kits. - Held polluting corporations responsible for cleaning up toxic lead paints in our communities in order to keep our children safe. - Protected immigrant families with new workplace and tenant protections. - Allowed data collection so government can better serve LGBTQ Californians. - Gave all California residents one year of free community college. - Established transparency requirements to shine light on skyrocketing drug prices. As a San Franciscan and a parent, there’s much work to do to improve our city for future generations. This year, I’ve been fighting to provide new funding and solutions for homelessness, expand tenant protections, address school bullying, protect domestic violence survivors, increase employment for immigrants, and work towards universal health coverage. My supporters include: California League of Conservation Voters California Nurses Association California Teachers Association Equality California United Farm Workers US Senator Dianne Feinstein US Senator Kamala Harris Mayor London Breed Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon Our work continues. Join our fight. www.VoteDavidChiu .org

David Chiu

Statements are volunteered by the candidates and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency. Statements are printed as submitted. Spelling and grammatical errors have not been corrected. 38-EN-N18-CP33-BT01–02, 19–32 Candidate Statements 33 Candidates for Assembly District 19 KEITH BOGDON PHIL TING

My occupation is Biotech Marketing Consultant. My occupation is Assemblymember. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: As someone who grew up on the Westside, graduated California can do so much more to create affordable from Lowell High School in 1989, and returned to the housing, reduce homelessness, protect our environ- City in 1999 to raise a family and begin a career in bio- ment, address traffic gridlock and build an economy tech, I’ve witnessed along with you the gradual decline that works for everyone. And we need to do it while of our quality of life. being mindful that tax revenues are not unlimited and we could face a recession at any time. Our middle-income and working families and longtime residents on fixed-incomes are fleeing the area. That’s why I am proud to have worked as the Chair of They are escaping the skyrocketing costs for hous- the Assembly Budget Committee to shape balanced ing, goods, and services, rampant homelessness, car budgets that invest in our future while still growing break-ins, gridlock, empty storefronts, and a crumbling our Rainy Day fund. Budgets are a reflection of our infrastructure. values, and the budgets I have drafted for California have reflected our community’s core values, like: The threadbare “solutions” of the past from Sacramento are failing us. Too often they are dictated Investing in our future by making community college by special interests vested in the status quo. Indeed, free for first year students. many of the recent proposals are only making matters Building more affordable housing and protecting ten- worse: ants from evictions. • We don’t need top-down mandates -- such as Making sure we can protect our quality of life with SB-827 -- from Sacramento and unelected regional significant new investments in roads and transit to agencies taking away local control while dictating address our terrible traffic. These new investments zoning and housing density decisions best left to make our economy stronger and our lives easier, and city planners and our neighborhoods; they create high-wage jobs. • We don’t need higher taxes and increased regulations driving local merchants out of business; and Growing an economy that is fair to everyone by mak- • When we approve taxes to fix our roads or build ing sure we increase our support for the number one more reservoirs, let’s ensure the monies raised are engine of economic equality – great public schools. quickly and efficiently spent on their intended pur- My wife Susan and I are raising two wonderful daugh- poses. ters. I think about them before every vote – remem- It’s time for change! As your new Assemblymember, bering that we are all working today to create a better with your help, we’ll bring common sense solutions to future. restore our quality of life. I’m proud to have won the support of Firefighters, the You can visit my website www.bogdonforassembly Sierra Club and many others. I hope you will join in .com to learn more about my campaign. Please donate support of our campaign at www.PhilTing.com. on-line so we can reach more voters. I’m endorsed by the San Francisco and San Mateo Phil Ting Republican Parties and hope to earn your vote on November 6th.

Keith Bogdon

Statements are volunteered by the candidates and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency. Statements are printed as submitted. Spelling and grammatical errors have not been corrected. 38-EN-N18-CP51 Candidate Statements 51 Candidates for Community College Board BRIGITTE DAVILA DR. VICTOR OLIVIERI

My occupation is Professor. My occupation is Educator / Nonprofit Director. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: Access to higher education made a huge difference I am an educator with two decades of experience in in my life and the lives of thousands of other San higher education and I believe we have a responsibil- Franciscans. I am running for re-election to the City ity to help every City College student achieve academ- College Board of Trustees to ensure that a world-class ic, career, and lifelong success. education is available to all San Franciscans. Yet, recently, City College has faced one crisis after As the first in my family to go to college, I benefited another: accreditation, financial, administrative, enroll- from Community College before graduating from UC ment – and students are the ones who suffer. Berkeley. I’ve since taught at San Francisco State for When I came to this country at 12 years old, I spoke 25 years and I understand what it takes for students of little English. Community college changed my life. all backgrounds to thrive and succeed. Now, I am a Ph.D., university lecturer, decorated U.S. I spent the last fifteen years advocating for quality Army Officer, City Commissioner, and former senior public education at the local, state and national level. administrator at the University of California. I worked with legislators, faculty, and students to pass As a place of opportunity for so many, I know that City legislation and push for budgets that support public College must not only survive, it must thrive. As your education. Trustee, I’ll strengthen City College for the next gen- Since joining the City College Board, we saved it from eration: closing during the accreditation crisis and made it free • Improve Student Success: help students graduate for all San Franciscans. I want to keep bringing posi- or advance their career within two years tive changes to City College, like coordinating our pub- • Support Our Community: expand FREE CITY to lic transit, creating affordable housing for faculty/staff/ lower barriers to education and foster lifelong students, and addressing the achievement gap. I will learning work tirelessly to keep City College open, and expand • Embrace Innovation: provide students the skills and its promise of education for all. training they need for the jobs of tomorrow For a complete list of endorsements, go to I’ll put my experience to work for our students. www.brigittedavila.com. Endorsements: Brigitte Davila Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic Leader Mayor London Breed State Board of Equalization Vice Chair Fiona Ma, CPA State Senator Scott Wiener State Assemblymember David Chiu Public Defender Jeff Adachi Assessor-Recorder Carmen Chu San Francisco Democratic Party Chair David Campos Community College Board Vice President Alex Randolph Community College Board Trustee Tom Temprano Community College Board Trustee Shanell Williams Supervisor Catherine Stefani Supervisor Vallie Brown LiUNA Local 261 www.VictorForSF.com

Dr. Victor Olivieri

Statements are volunteered by the candidates and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency. Statements are printed as submitted. Spelling and grammatical errors have not been corrected. 52 Candidate Statements 38-EN-N18-CP52 Candidates for Community College Board JOHN RIZZO THEA SELBY

My occupation is Incumbent, Community College My occupation is Incumbent. Board. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: I was elected to the Board of Trustees four years ago I successfully fought for City College’s accreditation, when CCSF was on the verge of losing accreditation, free tuition for San Franciscans, and for streamlining there was a revolving door of interim Chancellors, and administration bureaucracy so that City College now each semester’s enrollment was lower than the last. educates more students at lower cost than two years While I was Board President, we: ago. I am now working on building City College for • Implemented FREE CITY, making CCSF tuition-free the future. for all San Franciscans. Under Board leadership, we are on track to create • Reaffirmed our accreditation for the maximum affordable housing for 500 students and 200 teach- amount of 7 years. ers and staff. I am working to build a Performing • Voted in a permanent Chancellor. Arts Center for students and the community and to We must continue this momentum to return CCSF to a expand curriculum to qualify students for the latest thriving, financially stable institution. I pledge to: career fields. Now I am working with the Board of • Put students first by providing more classes and Supervisors to make Free City College permanent. establishing a Rams Transit Pass. I am protective of our students’ rights. I co-authored • Expand FREE CITY and ensure we receive the fund- City College’s Sanctuary campus policy to protect ing that we voted for. undocumented students and provide helpful informa- • Fight for fair wages to keep quality of teachers and tion and resources. staff high. • Update facilities and build a Performing Arts and I have also incorporated my work as an environmental Education Center. activist with the Sierra Club to create sustainability I humbly ask for your vote for my re-election. policy for City College procedures and construction programs. My endorsers include: My supporters include: Board of Equalization Member Fiona Ma State Senator Scott Wiener Former Senator Mark Leno Assemblymembers Phil Ting, David Chiu Assemblyman Phil Ting Mayor London Breed Senator Scott Weiner President, Board of Supervisors Malia Cohen Former Assemblyman Tom Ammiano Supervisors Aaron Peskin, Norman Yee Supervisor Aaron Peskin Chair, SF Democratic Party David Campos Supervisor Rafael Mandelman All current CCSF Trustees Dennis Kelly, former President, United Educators of San Francisco Sierra Club Community College Board members Brigitte Davila, www.theaselby.org Alex Randolph, Shanell Williams, Tom Temprano, Thea Selby Thea Selby Sierra Club National Union of Healthcare Workers www.johnrizzoforcollegeboard.com

John Rizzo

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My occupation is Business Owner / CFO. My occupation is Engineer / Transit Consultant. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: Let’s make BART stand for “Be Accountable to Riders I am Brian J Larkin, a 33 year-resident of the Richmond and Taxpayers.” District. My wife/campaign manager, Debbie Chan- Larkin, and I raised our three daughters here. All of The Politicians at BART have misallocated resources, them attended SF public schools and graduated from giving riders the lowest priority. Anxious passengers the UC or CSU systems. hope for safe, undelayed trips. Filthy stations are considered normal. Workers lack tools and parts for main- I am a licensed engineer and transit professional. I tenance. Understaffed police lead to disastrous results. worked for BART either as a direct employee or consultant for eleven years, helping deliver the Pittsburg- Politicians pledge “Safe-Reliable-Clean” transit, but no Antioch, Dublin-Pleasanton and Warm Springs one can deliver unless they differ from the status quo, Extensions. aren’t tethered to the establishment’s pocketbooks to pay back special interests or refuse to use BART to I have also been a member of several transit-related reach higher office. Citizens Advisory Committees in San Francisco and am currently on the Citizens General Obligation Bond It’s time for new leadership. Oversight Committee, focusing on large capital proj- I will reform BART’s priorities for ALL riders, not selec- ects. tive groups, so we can reduce the number of cars. The My main goal as board member is to bring under- board’s prioritization of housing development at BART ground rail transit to the western part of the City. stations over police and disabled access does not BART has tentative plans to build a second transbay serve you, the Riders or Taxpayers. tube with tracks running west on Geary Blvd. and then I’m a Taiwanese immigrant who walked 20 blocks south to the existing main line. BART and Muni can to save nickels in bus fares. I’m a graduate of UC build that portion of the tunnel together, with Muni Berkeley Haas Business School with 20 years’ experi- using the Geary portion first and BART following ence as a San Francisco business owner, CFO and ser- when the new tube is ready. vice industry executive. Other goals are to ensure BART better coordinates As a BART rider and San Francisco businesswoman, I with local agencies and municipalities, implementing will provide fiscally accountable, independent leader- a wayside energy storage system, and better oversight ship that prioritizes you, Riders and Taxpayers. of its disadvantaged business enterprise program.

I will need your vote for real leadership and change! Brian J. Larkin Learn more: evaforBART2018.org

Eva I. Chao

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My occupation is Director, Transportation Nonprofit. My occupation is Budget Analyst. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: As an Outer Sunset resident, I’m one of many west Because they know I’m an independent voice and I siders paying to improve BART who is ashamed that have the skills to get things done, I have the support the system is unsafe, unwelcome and dirty. of Fiona Ma, Mark Leno, Sandra Lee Fewer and many local community leaders. Let’s change that. Growing up blind wasn’t always easy. As a longtime advocate for smart, sustainable and affordable transportation, I’m ready to bring fiscal I have spent my life overcoming obstacles and stand- oversight to BART to make sure the system serves ing for those without a voice. everyone. With $3.5 billion of capital infrastructure But now I, and we, face a new challenge – fighting for investment approved by voters in 2016, those dollars a safe, accessible and reliable public transportation must be spent urgently and effectively to fix the sys- system. tem. As a community advocate, I’ve fought to give margin- I’ve served on Mayor Ed Lee’s Transportation Task alized communities a voice in our city government. As Force to develop a plan for our city’s transportation a city budget analyst, I worked every day to make City investment needs. I’ve chaired the Port’s 33-member Hall more effective and efficient, and helped balance working group to develop land use and transporta- the city’s budget during the great recession while pro- tion recommendations for the future of our waterfront. tecting the most vulnerable. I am a proven negotiator - And most importantly, I’m a regular Muni and BART I’ve helped reach agreements with the city’s 26 labor rider who believes that the west side of San Francisco unions and negotiated multi-million dollar contracts to deserves a seat at the table when it comes to transpor- rebuild San Francisco General Hospital. tation. Now I’m running for the BART Board of Directors to A vote for Janice Li is a vote for a smart BART. realize the original promise of BART – safe, accessible I am proudly endorsed by: and reliable transportation. • Assemblymember Phil Ting Whether, like me, you rely on public transporta- • Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer tion every day, or not, each of us pay into BART and • Supervisor Aaron Peskin deserve safety, accessibility and efficiency. • Supervisor Katy Tang • Supervisor Jane Kim I humbly ask for your vote. www.jonathanlyens.com • BART Director Nick Josefowitz • BART Director Bevan Dufty Jonathan Lyens • Rose Pak Democratic Club • Sierra Club Janice Li www.janice.li

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My occupation is Transportation Policy Advisor. My qualifications are: The safety, cleanliness, and reliability of BART are my top priorities. As a transportation and sustainable communities advisor to cities and nonprofits, I have spent my career working to solve our country’s most pressing urban challenges including transportation and mobility. BART is the backbone of regional transit in the Bay Area. Working with the community, I will ensure that everyone feels safe while riding BART and that riders have a comfortable, efficient, and affordable transit system. I will also ensure that our core transit infrastructure keeps pace with the growth of the Bay Area. I served as the Deputy District Director for House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and in leadership roles on many committees devoted to San Francisco. During my tenure as the Director of the San Francisco Department of the Environment, San Francisco was named the Greenest City in North America. My Priorities include: • Safety for all BART riders. • Cleaning up stations & fixing broken infrastructure. • Modernizing trains and stations. • Ensuring affordability for all riders. • Help BART be safe in earthquakes and resilient to climate change. • Compassionately responding to homelessness and mental illness. • Making BART sustainable and powered by renewable energy. Endorsements: London Breed, Mayor of San Francisco Nick Josefowitz, BART Director, District 8 Scott Wiener, State Senator David Chiu, Assemblymember Mary Jung, Arts Commissioner* Working for a Safe, Reliable, and Clean BART for All www.melanieforbart.com *For Identification Purposes Only

Melanie Nutter

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My occupation is Education Advocate. My occupation is Educator and Parent Organizer. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: As a mother and an experienced education advocate, I I am a former SFUSD teacher with a masters in education believe every child needs equitable access to a rigorous from San Francisco State University. I have 20+ years high-quality education. experience increasing teacher effectiveness, improving school safety, and increasing opportunity for underserved My priorities are: youth. I co-founded the San Francisco Families Union, • Teacher Support -- livable wages so educators can live which educates and empowers families to successfully and work in San Francisco; advocate for quality public schools. I am an active mem- • Strong Start -- building a solid foundation by prioritiz- ber of the African-American Parent Advisory Council. I ing Pre-K through 3rd grade education; also serve on the Parent Teacher Organization and School • Community Schools -- integrating support services for Site Council at my children’s school. families onsite at each school As campaign manager for the historic soda tax proposi- My accomplishments include: tion, my work resulted in an increase of $15 million annu- • Raised over $1M for renovations at Dr. George ally into our city’s budget, money used to improve the Washington Carver Elementary in the Bayview. health of San Francisco children and families. • Worked with Chinese speaking families to secure full- time teaching staff after months of substitutes As coordinator of the Latino Parity and Equity Coalition, • Designed anti-bullying student leadership programs, I brought an investment of $800,000 for new programs delivered to hundreds of educators in Northern and services for the Latino community. California schools. As commissioner for the Southeast Community Facility, I My top priorities will be: brought education and workforce opportunities for resi- • Safe schools: physically, emotionally, culturally dents in the area. • Every child is academically challenged and supported • Improved communication and transparency My supporters include: • Expand community schools and hold charters Mayor London Breed accountable President of the Board of Supervisors Malia Cohen Endorsements include: Board of Education Commissioners Shamann Walton and United Educators of San Francisco Mark Sanchez Service Employees International Union City College Trustees Brigitte Davila, Shanell Williams, National Union of Healthcare Workers and Thea Selby Public Defender Jeff Adachi SF Board of Supervisors: SF Democratic Party Chair David Campos Sandra Fewer Former State Superintendent of Public Schools Delaine Jane Kim Eastin Rafael Mandelman Former Mayor Art Agnos Aaron Peskin National Union of Healthcare Workers Hillary Ronen SF Firefighters Local 798 Norman Yee SEIU Local 1021 SFUSD Board of Education: LiUNA Local 261 Stevon Cook Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 Matt Haney Carpenters Local 22 Hydra Mendoza Plumbers Local 38 Mark Sanchez Painters and Drywall Finishers Local 913 Shamann Walton Carpet, Linoleum & Soft Tile Workers Local 12 Glaziers, Architectural Metal & Glass Workers Local 718 Learn more at: www.alisoncollinssf.com Vote CHINCHILLA! www.sfpsmom.com www.MonicaChinchilla.com Alison Collins Monica Chinchilla

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My occupation is Parent / Education Consultant. My qualifications are: The purpose of this statement is to convey to the reader My qualifications are: why I want to be on the Board of Education. I got a BS I’m the mother of four SFUSD students, including a 2018 in Business Administration from San Francisco State Mission High graduate. In the thirteen years my children University got a Job as a Teacher enjoyed it. I have been have attended SFUSD, I have been an active parent and sing in the Glide Choir for 5 years, playing the Bass at volunteer at seven schools. I am Chair of the Community Gratia Community Church, and with the San Francisco Advisory Committee for Special Education, an African Opera. American Parent Advisory Committee member, and an LCAP Task Force member. As an education advocate, I Phillip Marcel House work with families to ensure that our voices are heard. As a former foster parent and adoptive parent of African American children, I am particularly passionate about the issues of equity and social justice. I’ve attended hundreds of district Board of Education meetings. I’m ready to do more than comment at meetings; I want to ensure that we consider our most vulnerable students and families in every decision, resolution, and guideline. I want to be the next member of the Board of Education. My priorities: • Make every student feel welcome, included, and val- ued at school • Provide supports and interventions so all students are proficient readers by third grade • Accelerate staff retention incentives such as teacher housing and mentoring programs for new teachers and paras • Increase budget and decision making accountability and transparency at every level www.alidafisher.com

Alida Fisher

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My occupation is Doctor and Private Investigator. My occupation is Public School Educator. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: We must pay teachers the same as police, to motivate As a 7th and 8th grade public school science teacher, I students & “Dreamers” to go into teaching. have worked to close the achievement gap among our Raise money for teachers salaries, by adding 1,000 solar most marginalized communities. I now lead teachers and panels on each school, making solar a major source of leaders on curriculum and instructional practices, and funding, earmarked for teachers, -thus reducing taxes. oversee teaching and learning for science, technology, Require PG&E to pay solar schools $0.49 kwh, who’s fail- and engineering. I am the only candidate running for ure to trim trees, burned Napa, Sonoma, Lake Counties, school board that has experience as a teacher in Bay Area etc. schools, an M.A. in urban education policy and adminis- Solar is the best longterm investment SF can make for tration, and has worked at the state and national levels in our teachers. STEM education policy. “The #1 issue we face is global warming.” —Bernie 2020. I am the son of Korean immigrants and a product of SFUSD must improve the African American graduation public schools. Many issues that families and residents rates. Black Lives Matter. face today – affordability, access to a high-quality school, Dr. Paul Kangas, JD, ND, Passed SF Nuclear Free Zone housing – are struggles that my parents and I worked to ‘87. overcome. Hastings Law College ‘75, Raised 3 kids in SF schools. I have both the professional and personal experience that Taught Law & Private Investigations for 7 years. ILWU ‘68. uniquely qualifies me to bring much needed reform to Today I work as a criminal defense PI & Doctor in SF our schools. My priorities are: schools, streets & jails. Created first Earth Day, SFSU, 4/22/68, (SF Examiner • Improving teacher retention and sustainability 9/30/2006) • Streamlining the student assignment system Former SF Drug Commissioner. Found a vitamin C cure • Expanding Science, Technology, Engineering and Math for Lyme. programs US Navy 60-64: guard for President Kennedy, Cuban inva- • Deepening family and community partnership sion, Vietnam. I am committed to ensuring that every student has access See me at: Youtube: paul8kangas & “Highwire”. 877-912- to a high-quality, safe, and supportive school. Join State 7529, 1pm. Senator Scott Wiener, City College Trustee Alex Randolph, Enough sun hits SF in one hour, to power every school teachers, and families to put kids first. for one year. www.philkim.org Endorsed by: Attorney Christina Chen, Teacher Phil Kim Lynn Carberry, Sen. Mark Leno, Dr. Christina Hicks, Chiropractor, Dr. David Latch, DC, & Dr. Richard Kunin, MD, Nutritional Medicine.

Dr. Paul Kangas

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My occupation is Financial Literacy Educator. My occupation is Parent / Public Servant. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: Visit www.ConnorKrone.com to watch and hear why I’m running for School Board because I believe public I believe we need real educators representing San education is fundamental to building a more equitable Francisco children. city. As a public school parent with young children I’ve seen the barriers families face to a good education. Not Our public schools remain a realm of inequity, unable enough is being done to address achievement gaps to make up for the long-term effects of poverty, racism, and build long-term sustainability. SFUSD has one of and other deeply rooted injustices. Decide for yourself: the highest opt-out rates in the country and this has to across our 136 schools, only 50% of students scored pro- change. ficient or above on the state’s CAASPP math and English tests. Half of San Francisco students are not meeting As the first Nonprofit Business Development Manager California’s own learning standards. Fixing these issues in San Francisco’s Office of Economic and Workforce is complicated. I want to be blunt: these are not problems Development* I’ve used my professional policy and a parent or aspiring politician are equipped to fix. I want budgeting background to support childcare and after- you to vote for a candidate with a track record in public school programs facing displacement, design policy to education. activate underutilized property, and administer financial assistance to protect neighborhood services and cultural That’s me; I have ten years of experience breaking bar- resources. riers in public education. In San Francisco I founded a financial education non-profit to combat the student loan I have worked to increase educator wages, make early crisis. In my career I have mentored high school students childcare accessible to all, and support educator housing. to become entrepreneurs, worked for the College Board But there is more work to do. to bring STEM coaching to minorities, developed a K-5 My priorities are: robotics curriculum, and run a city-wide youth leadership program. I am proud of my work for San Francisco stu- • Closing the achievement gap dents. Help me continue with your vote. • Building enrollment and parent engagement • Activating underutilized property for community ben- Connor Krone efit • Preparing students for good jobs by leveraging arts education and STEM innovation It’s time to have a truly unified SF Unified School District. Join me and let’s build a bright future for public schools. *Organization for identification purposes only

Lex Leifheit

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My occupation is Public School Teacher. My occupation is Academic Counselor. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: My qualifications are: I have worked in public education for two decades after I am a bilingual classroom teacher in San Francisco pub- earning degrees from Stanford University and California lic schools. I have worked in education for over ten years, Institute of Integral Studies. In the nineties, I started a and understand why it’s critical to ensure all students mentoring program in the Bayview, did crisis counseling have access to a quality education. with teens at Huckleberry House, and worked with immigrant students in the Mission. As a teachers’ union leader Working with administrators, parents and educators as and activist, I worked on the front lines to keep City the Arts Coordinator and Union Building Representative, College of San Francisco from closure during the I serve on the School Site Council and help oversee the 4 ½-year accreditation crisis, keeping the doors of access +$74 million dollar Public Education Enrichment Fund. open for immigrants, high school grads, veterans, ESL I also organize with Teachers 4 Social Justice and teach at learners—all who benefit from a college education. With San Quentin State Prison, to help interrupt the school to the passage of Free City College, I did outreach with a prison pipeline by promoting literacy and math learning. coalition of community groups so that San Franciscans can achieve their goals without the burden of college My priorities are: debt. As an academic counselor, I’ve supported thou- Quality Schools from Childcare to College sands of students on their college paths, including • Ensuring access to the arts and updated technology in SFUSD high school seniors enrolled in Early College. every school As a School Board member, I’d build on initiatives that • Increasing academic and language supports for foster academic success, equity, and social-emotional Families learning. I plan to enhance college and career guidance • Investing in the recruitment and retention of quality for students, advocate for families in need and communi- educators ties with access barriers, support and retain our teachers Directing More Resources to Classrooms and Special coping with the affordability crisis. Education • Addressing mental health and wellness by providing For endorsements, visit www.lilovett.com. nurses and counselors at every school • Providing Smaller Class Size Li Miao Lovett Increasing Services for students and families: • Improving Student Assignment- implementing online and real-time enrollment • Expanding Affordability & Housing options for families and educators I will bring a knowledgeable voice, with integrity and experience to the San Francisco Board of Education. Endorsements: San Francisco Board of Education Members: • Mark Sanchez • Hydra Mendoza, President San Francisco Board of Supervisors: • Sandra Lee Fewer- District 1 • Jane Kim- District 6 • Hillary Ronen- District 9 David Campos,Chair- San Francisco Democratic Party Karen Zapata & Jeremiah Jeffries, Teachers 4 Social Justice And many more! www.gabrielalopez.org

Gabriela López

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My occupation is School Social Worker / Parent. My occupation is Organization Development Consultant. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: I’m a parent and mental health professional who grew up Born and raised in California with six siblings, my par- in San Francisco’s projects and graduated from Balboa ents and teachers instilled the values of dedication, hard High School. work, and education in us. For this reason, I am passionate about the opportunity to serve SFUSD Board of I’ve developed programs that have created a pathway for Education and help SFUSD be known as a world-class young women to gain college admission, decreased tru- educational ecosystem that develops the highest quality ancy, and increased enrollment in San Francisco’s public of students who are prepared to enter universities and schools. Currently, I provide counseling to public school colleges as well-rounded, diverse, global citizens. students suffering from trauma. My qualifications to serve SFUSD is from my vast My goal as Board Commissioner will be to create a safe education and experience both in my volunteer work and supportive learning environment by establishing and professional career. In addition to being a volun- wellness centers in every public school, implementing a teer building essential family homes with Habitat for community-based approach to school sites and support- Humanity, since 1999, I have been a volunteer educator/ ing our educators with benefits that ensure a high-level teacher for grade levels 2–12 in the Junior Achievement of retention. of Northern California 6-week curriculum, ranging from I’m committed to improving our public schools by imple- civics to mathematics. I’m a firm believer in education menting holistic policies that focus on the well-being of and family. I put myself through college at California students and staff. I humbly ask for your vote. State University, East Bay and earned my Masters in Organization Development at Pepperdine University. Achievements Master of Social Work, San Jose State University I’m an experienced and highly intuitive organization McCoy Award, YMCA San Francisco Association effectiveness consultant known for helping leaders and Community Builder Award, The Perlman Foundation communities reach their strategic goals. As a Board of Education member, my mission is to support SFUSD’s Supporters Vision 2025 roadmap, specifically access and equity, stu- United Educators of San Francisco dent achievement, and accountability. National Union of Healthcare Workers Service Employees International Union 1021 Darron A. Padilla London Breed David Campos Lateefah Simon Rafael Mandelman Sandra Fewer Jeff Adachi Hillary Ronen Ahsha Safai Aaron Peskin Bevan Dufty Matt Haney Shamann Walton www.faauugamoliga.com

Faauuga Moliga

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My occupation is Nonprofit Grantwriter / Parent. My occupation is Educator / Parent. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: I’m a parent of three San Francisco public school stu- I am uniquely qualified to run for the Board of Education dents. I’ve been an effective advocate and voice for par- because I have twenty years of leadership experience in ents and students for over a decade, because investing in professional and volunteer settings. As a bi trans father public education is the key to improving opportunities for of two public school students, I have served as a member economic mobility and strengthening our communities. of the School Site Council (SSC) and PTA and was the lead teacher and interim director of the Beit Sefer Phyllis I served as President of the San Francisco PTA, sup- Mintzer school at Sha’ar Zahav. I am an EdTech specialist porting parents in over 60 schools; co-founded the San at UCSF who knows the importance of a state of the art Francisco Parent PAC to elevate parent voices to ensure educational setting for our children. San Francisco is a place where families can thrive; and served as Co-chair of the Quality Teacher Education Act Additionally, I have over two decades of activist experi- Oversight Committee, making sure taxpayer funds are ence fighting for trans youth and elders, patients in the used to support quality teaching. I served on state-level Department of Corrections (CDCR), Native American education committees, giving me critical experience to communities and LGBTQ families. I’ve served in multiple serve San Francisco students. I am president of an arts public service positions and advocated for single-payer education nonprofit, prioritizing racial justice and helping healthcare, marriage equality, and housing as a human students learn critical thinking through the arts. right. My priorities are: As a School Board Commissioner, I’ll bring my whole self to the challenges and opportunities around the • Universal Preschool assignment process, affordable housing, and supporting • Neighborhood Schools to ensure families can attend healthy school communities for all students. elementary schools near their home • Returning Algebra and all accelerated math to middle Please join City College Trustee John Rizzo, BART Board school Member Bevan Dufty, and Pedestrian Safety Advisory • Expanding Career Technical Education Committee Chair Becky Hogue in supporting my cam- • Attracting and supporting excellent teachers paign for the Board of Education at www.martinrawlings- Please vote Michelle Parker for School Board! fein.com. www.michelleparker.org Martin Rawlings-Fein Endorsers: • Mayor London Breed • Senator Scott Wiener • Equalization Member Fiona Ma • Assessor Carmen Chu • Assemblymember David Chiu • Supervisors: Catherine Stefani, Katy Tang, Vallie Brown, Ahsha Safai • School Board: Shamann Walton, Rachel Norton, Emily Murase • City College: Alex Randolph, Thea Selby Michelle Parker

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My occupation is Case Manager / Author. My occupation is Software Developer. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: I’ve spent my career championing under-resourced youth. There are very few aspects of the SFUSD where I don’t Now I’m running for School Board to end barriers to edu- have personal experience and a vested interest. I have cation and empower all youth to succeed. been involved with the SFUSD and public schools for most of my life in many capacities, including: I’ve served as Youth Commissioner, Transitional Age Youth Advisory Board Member, and Vice Chair of • Product of SFUSD schools the Department of Children Youth and Their Families • Have three children attending SFUSD schools Oversight and Advisory Committee. My work has been • Served on school site council, on PTSA, and as class- honored by our Board of Supervisors and State Senate. room volunteer • 19 years married to a 25-year public school teacher I have: • Developed software for public school districts for 14 • Helped reauthorize the Children’s Fund and Public years Enrichment Education Fund which brings $150+ mil- We must address the achievement gap affecting so many lion annually to public schools and afterschool proof our most vulnerable students by ensuring equity grams. across all schools and increasing exposure to STEAM • Co-created landmark LGBTQ diversity training for subjects – technology and the arts – in the daily curricu- 9,000 city employees. lum and as extra-curricular activities. All children deserve • Worked as a leader with community groups securing the opportunity to explore art and science every day. For Free MUNI for 40,000 low-income youth. some, sports are a strong motivator; we need to ensure I will: that the artistically and scientifically minded students have as much encouragement and support as the athleti- • Reduce illiteracy and dropout rates for our students. cally gifted students. • Guarantee all students access to mental health treatment to end bullying and suicide in our schools. Our district serves families and children of all back- • Achieve pay equity and housing for all teachers and grounds, races, sexual orientations and gender identities. students. As the son of an immigrant refugee, I am committed to • Foster financial and political literacy for students. setting a standard for diversity that goes beyond toler- My supporters include the Harvey Milk LGBTQ ance, beyond acceptance, to celebration. Democratic Club, former President of the Board of Supervisors Harry Britt, former Supervisor John Avalos, Roger Sinasohn School Board Member Matt Haney, City College Trustee Thea Selby, and City College Trustee Shanell Williams. Let’s ensure all students and educators thrive! www.MiaSatya.com

Mia Satya

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My occupation is Firefighter. My occupation is Law School Dean. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: I am a mother of four kids and a fourth generation San I’m grateful to my immigrant parents and the public Franciscan. school teachers at Commodore Sloat, Aptos, and Lowell who prepared me for Harvard University, Stanford Law, I was a student in the SFUSD for my K-12 journey and and a career dedicated to civil rights advocacy, public while some things have improved some things have not. service, and education. Today, we still have many good I have been a San Francisco Firefighter for 25 yrs. I love schools but they are not enough and not everywhere. this city, and I love serving this city. I would like the I seek your vote to strengthen excellence, expectations opportunity to help in another way. and equal opportunity in our schools. I became passionate about educating out youth and sup- Using the experience I gained as a teacher, USF Law porting our teachers when I was the PTA President for School Dean, President Obama’s Assistant Secretary for three years at West Portal Elementary. Fair Housing, President of the Mexican American Legal My qualifications are that I care deeply. I am passion- Defense & Educational Fund, and President of the Lowell ate about asking questions and taking on the significant Alumni Association, I will be an independent voice put- issues that face us today and have eluded our school dis- ting our kids first for equal access to quality educational trict for the past five decades. opportunities. Priorities: It is wrong to put barriers to block students who want math instruction or to have an enrollment process that • Closing the Achievement Gap. frustrates and confuses parents. To close achievement • Teacher retention. gaps, we need a Latino Education Initiative to parallel the • Stick with smaller class sizes and raise teacher’s African American Achievement & Leadership Initiative. wages. • Address parents desire to send their kids to their I am honored to be endorsed by educators and public neighborhood school. officials who have known me for decades: • Mindfulness and meditation for all grade levels. US Senator Dianne Feinstein Endorsements: Leader Nancy Pelosi San Francisco Firefighters, Keith Baraka, 2nd Vice Chair SF Democratic Party Chair David Campos SF DCCC Assembly Members David Chiu and Phil Ting Board of Equalization Member Fiona Ma (Other endorsements were pending when this went to District Attorney George Gascon print.) Community College Trustee Shanell Williams I respectfully ask for your vote. Supervisor Katy Tang Former School Board Member Jill Wynns www.lenettethompson.com/ Fired up about our Future! USF Dean of Education Shabnam Koirala Azad USF Law Professor Bill Ong Hing Lenette Thompson Retired Lowell Principal Paul Cheng Retired Potrero Hill and Luther Burbank Jr. High Principal Ron Cabral Past SF Democratic Party Chairs Linda Post and Jane Morrison

John Trasviña

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My occupation is San Francisco Unified School District Paraeducator / Mom. My qualifications are: I am running for School Board to help students compete in the 21st century. San Francisco has abundant opportunities, but our future workforce must be prepared to meet the challenges of a global economy. I believe that all of our students, in every school, must excel so they can have access to all of our city’s opportunities. I am a public school mom of two daughters, a longtime parent advocate, and an experienced Paraeducator/ Family Liaison in SFUSD. I served in Mayor Breed’s Education Transition Policy Team. And, I am a recog- nized leader for finding solutions for students who were delayed access to advanced math in 8th grade. I will: • push for options on advanced math and technical education; • advocate for individualized learning to improve student achievement. No two students are the same, we should support students to learn in their own way; • treat parents as partners and support their needs; • listen to educators and ensure they are motivated. I’m endorsed by: • State Senator Scott Wiener • Board of Equalization Member Fiona Ma • Mayor London Breed • San Francisco Sheriff Vicki Hennessy • Assessor Carmen Chu • Supervisor Katy Tang • Supervisor Catherine Stefani • Board of Education Commissioner Emily Murase I am grateful for your vote to ensure all children have the opportunity to succeed in our City. Please visit: http://JosephineZhao.com.

Josephine Zhao

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My occupation is Teacher / Real-Estate Appraiser. My occupation is Assessor Recorder. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: San Francisco is in a major housing crisis, the likes I’ve focused on transforming the Assessor’s office to of which have not been seen in generations. Elected deliver nearly $3 billion in annual revenue for vital city officials, like Assessor/Recorder, have a duty to step services including public education, housing, public up during times of crisis to innovate and work to solve safety, senior services, and street cleaning. the problems their constituents are facing. This is Raising Bar on Accountability what I plan to do and is why I am running for County Assessor/Recorder. • Eliminating backlogs and resolving appeals; generated over half a billion dollars above expectations When I arrived 15 years ago, San Francisco welcomed to fund our most pressing challenges like afford- me with open arms, even with my meager salary as a able housing, safety, street maintenance, homeless public school teacher. As a result, I was able to meet navigation centers. my wife, start a family and make San Francisco our • Closed loopholes to hold the largest corporations home. If we, along with many long-term residents, responsible for paying their fair share – $38 million were to arrive today, we would not be as fortunate. in underreported transfer taxes identified. Now, with my own company that specializes in San • Implemented performance tools and streamlined Francisco housing, I have seen how this office can processes to remove barriers to building more help ease San Francisco’s housing crisis. I will lever- housing. age my 8 years of housing experience as a real estate Office Modernization appraiser, in addition to my 18 years as a public • Launched online filing and recording; redesigned school educator, to take the role of Assessor/Recorder website for better customer service. in a new direction and focus it on housing solutions. • 2.6 million historical records transitioned from Paul Bellar paper to searchable digital files; data safeguarded for disaster recovery. • Overhauling dated tax system for greater transparency and efficiency. Serving Community • Helped over 800, mostly monolingual families, access free counseling from financial and legal pro- fessionals. • Connected low and middle-income families to fore- closure prevention services. • Introduced legislation extending tax benefits for locally registered domestic partners who previously didn’t have the opportunity to marry. Proud to be endorsed by Mayor London Breed, Senator Scott Wiener, Supervisor Aaron Peskin, Sheriff Vicki Hennessy. I respectfully ask for your vote. www.CarmenChu.org

Carmen Chu

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My occupation is Incumbent Public Defender. My qualifications are: I have been honored to serve as your Public Defender for the past sixteen years. Each year, our dedicated staff provides zealous, effective and compassionate legal representation to over 20,000 San Franciscans, and upholds our nation’s Bill of Rights and Constitution. I am proud that our office is one of the best and most innovative in the country. Our recent achievements include: • Establishing a bail unit to reform the money bail system • Providing legal assistance to detained immigrants facing deportation • 24/7 legal advice lifeline for children • Eliminating unfair criminal fines and fees I have also worked to improve the quality of life for all San Franciscans through social justice programs that help prevent crime. Our Clean Slate and prisoner reentry programs have helped thousands of people turn their lives around. Our award winning juvenile justice programs, including MAGIC and Legal Education Advocacy Program (LEAP), keep kids in school. We have received national, statewide and local awards from the American Bar Association, the National Legal Aid and Defender Association, the California Public Defenders Association, the SF Lawyers’ Committee, and the Mayor’s Fiscal Advisory Committee’s Managerial Excellence Awards. I greatly appreciate your vote and support. For more information, visit www.jeffadachi2018.com. Thank you.

Jeff Adachi

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My occupation is Independent Businessman. My occupation is Businesswoman / CEO. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: When I moved into District 2 27 years ago it was a The decisions we make today will shape San Francisco place of dreams. for the next century. And while the district is still amazing, we can all see We’re inventing the future of the world in San how it has changed in recent years, sadly not for the Francisco, but our politicians neglect the challenges better. that have plagued us for a generation. All of us have either experienced or known someone With an $11 billion budget – larger than 100 countries – who has had a car break-in, a package stolen, or even we still face: a home break-in. My wife, 12 year old daughter and I • A property crime epidemic with 30,000 car break- have experienced all of the above. ins per year – and we’re short 400 sworn officers. Homeless numbers are unlike anything we have seen. • A monumental housing crisis. The city’s approach to homelessness and to crime is • Inhumane conditions on our streets. not working. City Hall doesn’t lack resources. It lacks ideas, will, and Here’s what I promise: leadership. 1. Sleeping on the streets will no longer be accept- We deserve better. It’s time for a new era of inno- able. vation, transparency, and accountability in San 2. End property crime through relentless, vigilant Francisco. policing. I’m a lifelong Bay Area resident. I worked for Governor I was born in a public housing project. My mother Jerry Brown and Mayor Gavin Newsom, built a small worked in city hall. I’ve had successful businesses in a business, and raised millions to strengthen San number of industries, been a candidate for Congress Francisco General Hospital and our City. and serve on a number of boards. As your Supervisor, I’ll fight for you to: I will use my unique skills, experience and approach to politics and management to improve your quality of • Keep our neighborhoods safe. life. • Create a smart growth plan that addresses neigh- Careerist politicians have not solved the critical prob- borhood concerns and honors our City’s character. lems of our District. It’s time to try something different. • Significantly reduce homelessness by removing I would be honored to have your vote. tent cities, addressing severe mental illness, and eradicating street drug use. John Dennis Join me at regular community office hours. I’d be honored to have your vote. No one will work harder – or get more done – for you. 10 ideas for San Francisco: www.schuylerhudak.com.

Schuyler Hudak

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My occupation is Clean Energy Entreprenuer & My occupation is Appointed Supervisor / Attorney. Elected Member of the BART Board. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: If you believe San Francisco needs strong, experi- Nick’s running for Supervisor to Change City Hall. enced leaders who will fight for our neighborhoods at City Hall, vote for me. As your Supervisor, you can Our city faces huge challenges, from record street count on me to make our streets cleaner and safer. I’m homelessness to soaring housing costs. We can’t committed to attracting new businesses to our mer- expect different results if we continue electing the chant corridors. And I’m dedicated to helping seniors same City Hall insiders. We need new leaders. and families thrive here. If elected, Nick will bring unique business experience I’ve spent my career making this city an even bet- to City Hall. He founded and ran a successful clean ter place to raise my two kids. I have served as a energy company. He understands that good execution prosecutor, as an aide to Supervisors Mark Farrell matters more than good ideas. and Michela Alioto-Pier, as your County Clerk, and as As a BART Director, Nick took on tough challenges and your Supervisor. As your Supervisor, I have fought to made real progress: dramatically reducing train break- decrease property crime, reduce street homelessness, downs and raising $4bn to modernize aging infrastruc- eliminate gun violence, ease the tax burden on small ture and increase rider capacity. businesses, and improve our parks and open space. As your Supervisor, Nick will bring new data-driven My priorities are straightforward: accountability to city government and will deploy • Make our city safer by supporting law enforcement; modern technology into an out-of-touch bureaucracy. He will work to: • Put families, children, and seniors first in our policies; • build 3000 shelter beds & track every dollar spent on homelessness • Find creative ways to make housing more affordable; • deploy bait cars to cut break-ins, like other big cities • Bring businesses back into our neighborhoods, and • draw on other cities’ best practices and create a • Ensure that your tax dollars are spent wisely. performance-driven culture at City Hall I’m endorsed by: Join our State Legislators Scott Wiener, David Chiu & Senator Dianne Feinstein Phil Ting, MacArthur Genius Award Winner Lateefah Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Simon, and so many others, and Pick Nick. Mayor Mark Farrell Read Nick’s detailed Change Agenda, and meet him, Board of Supervisors President London Breed his wife, and twin toddlers at www.NickJosefowitz Former Supervisor Michela-Alioto Pier .com San Francisco Police Officers Association San Francisco Firefighters Local 798 Nick Josefowitz Full list at www.SupervisorStefani.com

Catherine Stefani

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My occupation is Attorney / Teacher. My occupation is Legislative Aide. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: Moved to San Francisco in 1960. Raised in Haight- I’m a daughter of immigrants. My grandparents immi- Ashbury. Resident of Sunset District and homeowner grated to the Sunset District seeking opportunity for since 1993 (25 years). Married to Larry (retired union future generations of our family. Because of their sac- electrician and SFSU engineering lecturer) since 1990. rifices, I developed a strong work ethic and desire to Enjoy reading, politics, policy analysis, gardening, give back. dancing, animals. I work in our community every day as a legislative Graduated San Francisco State University (B.A. Liberal aide to Sunset Supervisor Katy Tang and experience Arts, Kindergarten-12 teaching credential, M.A. English - first-hand the challenges we all face as neighbors. TESOL), and Hastings College of the Law. As Supervisor, my priorities will include: Attorney for 21 years, representing both injured work- Improving quality of life for all residents ers and insurance companies; volunteer pro tem judge. Small business owner (my law firm). ESL teach- Safe, clean streets and thriving merchant corridors are er. Waitress during high school and college. Worked key to ensuring that residents feel proud to be part of for federal government during and after law school. the Sunset community. Member of Toastmasters International, Museo Creating housing that is affordable ItaloAmericano Board of Directors, SFSU Friends of Too many families and working people are being the Library, Taraval Police Station Police Community pushed out of San Francisco. As Supervisor, I will fight Relations Forum. NERT certified. for housing that we can afford while respecting the As Supervisor, I will: neighborhood. Put your interests first! Reducing homelessness Bring a mature, rational, considered point of view to We must treat the root causes of homelessness and issues. address mental illness, while providing housing and a path to stability to our homeless neighbors. Encourage balanced discussion of issues concerning residents (public health and safety, crime, jobs, I am proud to be endorsed by Assessor-Recorder congestion, development, housing, education, envi- Carmen Chu, Board of Supervisors President London ronment, homeless, mental health, substance abuse, Breed, Supervisor Katy Tang, and the Edwin M. Lee drugs, needles, traffic, parking, MUNI, trash dumping). Asian Pacific Democratic Club. I would appreciate your vote! Engage with residents and community leaders to find practical and fair solutions to problems. www.jessicaho.org

Tackle tough issues. Jessica Ho Stop repeating failed strategies and expecting different results. Stop wasting tax dollars!

Lou Ann Bassan

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My occupation is Project Manager. My occupation is Nonprofit Director / Parent. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: I love San Francisco. I moved here from Chicago ten Building on my history of achievements to improve years ago and discovered a city of love, culture, diver- the quality of life for San Francisco’s working families, sity, and arts. The city’s wealth comes not from busi- I am running for District 4 Supervisor to serve the resi- ness deals, but from communities of talented people dents of the Sunset Parkside, and ensure that we have from all backgrounds forming the city’s soul. a strong and independent voice at City Hall. Big corporations came promising technological inno- My family has lived in the Sunset Parkside for 13 vations, economic growth, and high-paying jobs. years, and I’ve lived in San Francisco for more than Unfortunately, they also contributed to skyrocketing 25 years. As a homeowner with a child in 8th grade at housing costs, increased homelessness, and displaced Hoover, I have a personal stake in the long-term health communities. San Francisco’s soul was sold to the and vitality of our neighborhoods. highest bidders. As the Executive Director of Jobs with Justice, I have My mission is to fix the issues felt by the most vulner- developed innovative public policies and led success- able members of our society: service workers, educa- ful organizing efforts to expand access to good jobs, tors, small businesses, minorities, and the homeless. quality public education, affordable housing, and healthcare for working families and seniors. As your next Supervisor, I will: As your Supervisor, I will strengthen the voice of • Keep housing affordable by incentivizing BMR Sunset Parkside residents in City Hall decisions that housing; discouraging speculation, vacancies, and affect our neighborhoods by asking for your opinions, flipping listening to your input, and uniting our District’s com- • Increase resources for educators in our public munities in efforts to: schools so our children can excel regionally as well • Increase public safety as globally • Support small businesses and create new jobs • Expand public transportation to meet demand, holding TNC “rideshare” companies fiscally respon- • Enhance pedestrian safety and reduce traffic con- sible for added congestion gestion • Incentivize locally-owned restaurants and retail • Improve public transit spaces, stop giving free rides to large corporations • Green our neighborhoods • Enable shelters to provide care and training to To learn more, visit www.gordonmar.com homeless, not just “get them off the streets” With your support, I will work so San Francisco sets Gordon Mar the example for the future. www.adamkimsf.com

Adam Kim

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My occupation is Public School Teacher. My occupation is Educator. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: Qualifications: As your Supervisor, I’ll bring a lifetime of work experience--as a civil servant, educator, husband, and father • Public school teacher of a son in our public school system—to the job. Being • Former board member of Inner Sunset your representative in city government will be my only Neighborhood Association job. I will work for you and your family, NOT SPECIAL INTERESTS. • Former District 4 representative of the San Francisco Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee I will Prioritize ACCOUNTABILITY: and current member of the San Francisco Parks, • Create formal District-wide councils with monthly Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee meetings. I love San Francisco. I loved growing up in The City, • Keep my office open, transparent, and and I’ve made sure all three of my children have been RESPONSIVE. born and raised here. I want to make sure our city is safe, affordable, and vibrant for all our children. Help Maintain our Neighborhoods (Housing and Businesses): I’ve seen our neighborhood issues ignored as politicians debate more flashy topics. I’ve struggled to find • Stop City Hall’s sell-out of our neighborhood. In the housing, and I’ve had my car broken into countless past 6 years, 1/3 of our neighbors have left town times. I’ve faced the same issues as many Sunset resi- and neighborhood businesses have shut down. dents, and I can lead change in this City. Shuttered storefronts, homes sold/rented/sold again. This destabilization should end. My Goals: Family housing - we must create more multi-bedroom • Legislate a vacancy tax, a tax on out-of-town own- units and ensure that housing is affordable to all. ership, true disclosures on real estate transactions Traffic and Pedestrian Safety - customer-driven • Do everything I can to preserve local businesses approach to improving pedestrian safety, relieving and keep neighborhoods intact. traffic congestion, and enhancing our merchant cor- Work to Fix our broken Transportation system: ridors. • Put back our stolen train stops and buses. Public Safety - the Westside must no longer be an afterthought. We must respond to property crime. • Protect public roads and sidewalks from overuse by ride-shares, luxury buses, electric bikes and scoot- Fiscal Responsibility - The city budget is now more ers, wasteful city projects than $11 billion, but it takes over an hour on the N-Judah to get downtown. We must cut waste in City Protect our Neighborhood Hall. • Oppose wasteful, massive, ugly development I respectfully ask for your vote this November. projects that feed developer greed and wreck Neighborhood aesthetics. Trevor McNeil • Oppose corporate marijuana dispensaries. • Protect our Coastal Zone

Mike Murphy

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My occupation is Consultant. My occupation is City Auditor. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: My name is Tuan Nguyen, a Sunset native, and I am As a San Francisco native, homeowner, and parent of running for District 4 Supervisor. I look forward to two daughters, I am vested in keeping working fami- meeting you throughout the campaign. I have built lies in San Francisco. It breaks my heart to see the lasting relationships with Sunset families, small busi- familiar exodus of young families who face the mount- nesses, and ethnic communities the last 37 years. I am ing challenges of housing costs, schools, public safety a graduate of Holy Name, SI, and SFSU. and quality of life. As co-chairperson for Friends of the San Francisco That is why over the years as a community leader I Public Library Campaign, we fundraised monies to have worked with neighborhood groups, the police, build the LEED certified Ortega Branch Library. I was City departments, schools, merchants, faith based elected to serve as president of local and neighbor- organizations, businesses, and politicians to build hood clubs. I have consulted and managed multiple community and improve neighborhood safety and non-profit and political campaigns. quality of life issues. Changes to San Francisco have threatened to impact I founded the Friends of West Sunset Playground that our middle-class families. Renters can no longer rebuilt an unsafe and underutilized playground into a afford to live in SF. We must keep our district uniquely shining beacon. As founder of a SAFE neighborhood diverse. With over 20 years of leadership, activism and watch group, I closed down neighborhood brothels community engagement experience, I pledge to lead suspected of human trafficking. As a PTA officer of my District 4 independently devoid of the moderate v. pro- daughters’ school I worked to improve San Francisco’s gressive division at City Hall. public education. Affordable housing, public education and ensuring our On a citywide scale, I have served on the Taxi district gets the resources it needs are my priorities. I Commission, Immigrant Rights Commission, and am proud to be Vietnamese American and speaking up Assessment Appeals Board. Serving in all these capac- for you, the everyday people, in the Westside. I am SF. ities was not my job; I volunteered my efforts because We are the Sunset. We are SF! Thank you. I feel a higher sense of purpose in public service. www.TuanforSunset.com I would consider it an honor and privilege to represent you and would greatly appreciate your vote! Tuan Nguyen Arthur Tom

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My occupation is School Board Member / Attorney. My occupation is Housing Policy Educator. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: I was raised in Bay Area public schools, attended UC My mom worked two nursing jobs to support the family Berkeley, and received a Law degree from Stanford yet we still moved every couple of years to stay ahead University. I’ve dedicated my life to serving the residents of rising rents. That’s why I’m running for the Board of of San Francisco. Supervisors, to make San Francisco a place where everyone can build a life. As School Board President, I’ve fought for housing for students and teachers, and a new school in Mission Bay. I’ve spent the last fourteen years building strong com- As an eviction defense attorney, I’ve fought to keep fami- munities and expanding social services in San Francisco. lies in the city. As a criminal justice leader, I’ve fought for As a redevelopment and Planning Commissioner, I’ve community policing and safe streets. worked – and voted – to create new diverse neighborhoods, protect small businesses and build more child- As Supervisor, I’ll bring people together to make the bold care facilities. My experience in public finance gives me changes our city desperately needs: a deep understanding of how to use the City budget to • Homelessness is out of control. I’ll make sure our first improve quality of life for all residents. priority is getting people off the streets, and into ser- As a policy professional and mom of a two-year-old, I will vices and housing. work to make our city a place where residents can thrive • Our housing crisis is unacceptable. I’ll get past the from birth to old age. grandstanding to build thousands of units of afford- As your next Supervisor, I will fight to: able housing. • Create more affordable and accessible housing; • Our district is used as a containment zone. I’ll get cops walking beats, and ensure compassionate, effective • Bring the homeless, those suffering from mental ill- consequences for crime. ness and addiction off the streets; • Our sidewalks are filthy. I’ll deliver daily deep cleaning • Create facilities for seniors and families; and and clean public restrooms. • Help small businesses succeed. Supporters: Join Firefighters Local 798, Assemblymember David Chiu United Educators of San Francisco and other leaders supporting me to make San Francisco San Francisco Fire Fighters Local 798 a safe, affordable place for everyone. California Nurses Association www.christineforsupervisor.com San Francisco Tenants Union Sierra Club Christine Johnson Tenderloin Chinese Rights Association Tenderloin Filipino-American Community Association South Beach District 6 Democratic Club Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club San Francisco Latino Democratic Club United States Senator Kamala D. Harris State Controller Betty Yee Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom Former State Senator Mark Leno Board of Equalization Member Fiona Ma State Assemblymember Phil Ting Former State Assemblymember Tom Ammiano CNN Commentator Van Jones Supervisors: Malia Cohen, Sandra Lee Fewer, Jane Kim, Hillary Ronen, Aaron Peskin, Norman Yee San Francisco Democratic Party Chair David Campos BART Board Directors Bevan Dufty, Lateefah Simon www.matthaney.com

Matt Haney

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My occupation is Housing Community Organizer. My qualifications are: I’m Executive Director of California Renters Legal Advocacy & Education Fund, and live with my husband and son in SOMA. District 6 is home to the core of our thriving economy, and a diverse population of residents, many of whom were born here and many who’ve come recently. But over the past eight years our City Hall leadership has failed us, resulting in our neighborhoods becoming the epicenter of the most challenging issues impacting our city: homelesseness, dirty and unsafe streets, and rising housing costs. As your supervisor I’ll: • Fight to build housing citywide, not just in District 6, to house our homeless neighbors and prevent displacement. • Establish homeless shelters where people can stay as long as needed, with access to showers and lockers for their belongings. • Rid our sidewalks of dangerous needles by opening safe injection sites. • Prioritize human life, not cars, by adding cross walks at every intersection, wider sidewalks, bike lanes, and bus lanes. • Improve services and infrastructure; open schools and hire police. • Create more parks and open space, especially for families and seniors. I’m proud to be endorsed by Senator Scott Wiener, Assemblymember David Chiu, Board of Equalization Member Fiona Ma and Yimby Action. www.sonja2018.org

Sonja Trauss

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My occupation is Theatrical Stage Technician. My occupation is Member, San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 8. My qualifications are: My name is Lawrence “Stark” Dagesse, a 23-year resident My qualifications are: of San Francisco. I work and rent in this city. I use public Thank you for supporting me in June. I am asking for your transit, walk or bike to get around. vote again in November. I am college educated and part of the LGBTQ community As President of the City College Board of Trustees I steered the school through the accreditation crisis to become one District 8 is a great community and I will work hard to keep of the country’s first free colleges. I made common sense it a safe and beautiful place that welcomes all. We must cuts to save the college, and I’ll do the same on the Board. work to provide opportunities for resident’s particularly affordable housing. As an urban development attorney I’ve built thousands of affordable homes throughout the Bay Area. I bring that Education and access to public resources should be avail- experience to the Board and will ensure we build affordable to everybody. Art, music film, food, culture and beauti- able housing to meet demand. ful and unique architecture are hallmarks of San Francisco and I will work to promote this vital culture within our city. I’ll work tirelessly to solve the homeless crisis. For me, it’s personal. Mental illness led my mother into homeless- I will engage the community to find solutions to homelessness, and in my experience it takes both compassion and ness, drug addiction and crime. The heroin and metham- firmness to get sick people off the streets. As Supervisor phetamine epidemic, car break ins, bike thefts and other I’ll clear encampments and get mentally ill people into crimes are unacceptable. care-- we can’t continue spending this much without better I have the Strength, Courage and Integrity to work and results. fight for District 8 and San Francisco. I’m proud to have as supporters: I will bring new blood, ideas and creative solutions to City United Educators of San Francisco (San Francisco Teachers) Hall and will work hard to create a positive and progressive San Francisco Firefighters Local 798 future. California Nurses Association We are District 8. We are San Francisco. Sierra Club We’re in this together. Harvey Milk LGBTQ Club Affordable Housing Alliance I am honored to be your candidate. Former District 8 Supervisors: Lawrence “Stark” Dagesse Mark Leno Bevan Dufty Scott Wiener Members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors: Sandra Lee Fewer Catherine Stefani Aaron Peskin Katy Tang Jane Kim Norman Yee Hillary Ronen Malia Cohen Ahsha Safaí Other Elected Officials: Nancy Pelosi Tom Ammiano David Chiu Phil Ting Jeff Adachi George Gascon Vicki Hennessy

Rafael Mandelman

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My occupation is United States Veteran. My occupation is Mother / Grandmother. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: United States Veteran, Thirteen years. Native, born My name is Asale Chandler and I am running for the and raised. I went to Public School, Private School and Board of Supervisor of District 10 of San Francisco, Community College San Francisco. I’ve been a home Ca. I have served in the field of social justice and owner for eleven years, was homeless nine months humanitarian work for 29 yrs of San Francisco, 16 yrs and I am now a renter. An Activist all my life. I speak in Bayview hunter point and district 10 I am a mother out against domestic violence, racism, sexism, crimi- of 2 and a grandmother of 2 3 - 6 yrs of age. nal injustice, homelessness, police brutality, environ- I am very aware of the issues that plague us as a mental issues, big banks, mistreatment of Veterans, whole. San Francisco is a beautiful city yet we all and not hiring local contracts. I’ve attended countless know something is amiss. We are all aware of the hearings, Board meetings, protests, think tanks, police housing crisis, education failures in the disenfran- Commission, reentry council and town hall meetings. chised communtes, mass in carceration, lack of a – I want to partner with the School District and get descent living, police accoubl reacist profile, wage our District 10 schools at a level competitive with jobs for San Francisco, heath care, enviromental the best in the nation. issues, and neighborhood blight, over-population and parkg concerns. Burglarizg, car theif, homicides – Expand existing homeless programs in the district unsolved homicides, domestic violence, single parents that are doing the work and stop funding programs homes, drug usage and overdosing, depression and that are just profiting off homeless mental illness, etc. I have seen it all it and overcame – Build poverty level and no income housing them all. I rased two children one boy 1 girl as a single mother in San Francisco, Ca There is nothing new – More drug treatment programs under the sun!!!! – Accountability for Police Officers that use excessive My platform is simple force Two words – Waive application fees for veterans applying to rentals Common Grond. – Unity events Asale Chandler 4 Supervisor Dist 10 – Legislation for an Office of Neighborhood Safety, San Francisco, CA Richmond, CA model Asale@Asale4Supervisor – Free Health screening for Bayview residents effect- ed by toxins from the Naval shipyard Asale Chandler – Sea rise protection – Partner with Tech companies and Golden State Warriors to invest in District 10 – Serve the Community and be held accountable – Promote and Support small businesses WWW.BerrySmart2018.com

Gloria Berry

Statements are volunteered by the candidates and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency. Statements are printed as submitted. Spelling and grammatical errors have not been corrected. 48 Candidate Statements 38-EN-N18-CP48 Candidates for Board of Supervisors, District 10 THEO ELLINGTON TONY KELLY

My occupation is Human Rights Commissioner. My occupation is Artist / Art Director. My qualifications are: My qualifications are: As our city grows, too many people in our hometown For fifteen years I’ve been a neighborhood advocate are getting left behind. for saving schools, preserving and creating affordable housing, cleaning up toxic dirt and pollution, and turn- I’m running for Supervisor to make sure every fam- ing vacant lots into parks. ily—not just the wealthy—can afford to live in our city. In District 10, too many of our neighbors are on the For the past decade, I’ve served and advocated for streets, evicted, unemployed, working multiple jobs, you. or feeling unsafe in our neighborhoods. We all know As the Director of Public Affairs for the Golden State friends who have been forced out of San Francisco. Warriors, I held arena developers accountable to the If we don’t change City Hall’s policies that have failed neighborhood. Because of us, residents will enjoy residents for the last 10 years, a lot of us – families, better transit, good-paying jobs, and increased tax workers, artists, tenants, immigrants – will be forced revenue for city services. It’s about more than basket- out too. ball—we are laying the foundation for a better neigh- I will work at City Hall to keep you and your family borhood. here in San Francisco – to listen, to be accountable, to While Commissioner for the City’s Office of help, to make sure that City Hall works for you. And I’ll Community Investment & Infrastructure I focused on have Neighborhood Office Hours in District 10 every funding affordable housing and overseeing neighbor- single day of the year, so you’ll always be able to hood development projects. reach me. As Human Rights Commissioner, I fight against injus- A better San Francisco is possible. Let’s work to heal, tice and defend anti-discrimination policies for the preserve, and grow our community. most vulnerable in our community. Endorsers: As a volunteer, I help neighbors in need. I serve on Supervisor Jane Kim the boards of the Chinatown Development Center, the Sierra Club Bayview Opera House, and Economic Development on California Nurses Association (#1) Third. San Francisco Berniecrats DSA-SF Together, we will fight for: Marie Harrison, Bayview environmental justice advo- – Affordable housing cate Michelle Pierce, Bayview Hunters Point Community – Solving homelessness Advocates* – Clean and safe streets *Title for identification purposes only I am proud to be endorsed by: More at www.tonykellysupervisor.com State Board of Equalization member Fiona Ma Board of Supervisors: London Breed, Malia Cohen I humbly ask for your vote. San Francisco Firefighters Local 798 Operating Engineers Local 3 Tony Kelly Keith Goldstein, Potrero Hill Boosters* Bruce Huie, Dogpatch Neighborhood Association* April Spears, Bayview Merchants of Butchertown* Jenny Mai, Visitacion Valley Neighborhood Association* *names for identification purposes For a full list: Theo2018.com. I would be honored to earn your vote.

Theo Ellington

Statements are volunteered by the candidates and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency. Statements are printed as submitted. Spelling and grammatical errors have not been corrected. 38-EN-N18-CP49 Candidate Statements 49 Candidates for Board of Supervisors, District 10 UZURI PEASE-GREENE SHAMANN WALTON

My occupation is Community Builder. My occupation is San Francisco Board of Education Commissioner / Non-Profit Executive Director. My qualifications are: I live in Potrero Hill public housing. As a community My qualifications are: leader, I advocate for people who often get left out I’m a San Francisco native; our City is changing dra- and work to improve my neighborhood every day. We matically. I grew up in public housing, knowing how need new resources and opportunities for people in difficult it is to face eviction because you can’t afford the community. Building real relationships between rent or what it’s like to lose a childhood friend to gun neighbors, businesses, and City Hall is what is needed violence. In our rapidly growing City, we must not give to make this happen together. up the fight for those who need our help most. I know the struggles that many face. I’ve dedicated my life to bringing jobs to our community, addressing homelessness, and making our streets I was homeless for years, sleeping on the sidewalk in safer. a cardboard box, in doorways, and cars. I struggled with addiction. Public housing gave me a chance to As a San Francisco Board of Education member, I’ve change my life and rebuild my future. fought to close the achievement gap, increase teacher pay, and build housing for educators. As Executive I have been clean and sober for nine years. Director of Young Community Developers, I placed I got my GED, graduated college, and now I am finish- thousands of district residents into living-wage jobs, ing up a Master’s program in Public Administration. I built 100% affordable housing units, helped create work full-time as a Community Builder for an afford- new community-policing practices, and will be staff- able housing developer and am active in community ing the new Navigation Center in our district for our policing efforts. I helped start a nonprofit in Potrero homeless community. Hill public housing to strengthen the community and As Supervisor, I will continue to combat homelessness let people flower. and housing affordability, improve our public schools, Public housing gave me a chance to rebuild my life. I and keep our neighborhoods safe. have worked hard to become a leader in my commu- My supporters include: nity and create pathways and opportunities for others. • United Educators of San Francisco I can be the leader that District 10 needs. • California Nurses Association (#2) Uzuri Pease-Greene • SEIU Local 1021 • San Francisco Firefighters Local 798 • Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom • Assemblymembers: David Chiu, Phil Ting • Democratic County Central Committee Chair David Campos • Public Defender Jeff Adachi • Assessor/Recorder Carmen Chu • San Francisco Supervisors: Sandra Lee Fewer, Aaron Peskin, London Breed, Norman Yee, Hillary Ronen, Malia Cohen, Ahsha Safai • Former Supervisor Sophie Maxwell • San Francisco Board of Education: Hydra Mendoza- McDonnell, Mark Sanchez, Stevon Cook, Matt Haney, Emily Murase, Rachel Norton • City College Trustees: Thea Shelby, Brigette Davila, Alex Randolph, Rafael Mandelman, Shanell Williams www.shamannwalton.com

Shamann Walton

Statements are volunteered by the candidates and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency. Statements are printed as submitted. Spelling and grammatical errors have not been corrected. 38-EN-N18-CP55 Local Ballot Measures 55 Local Ballot Measure and Argument Information Digest and Argument Pages, Legal Text Proponent’s and Opponent’s Arguments

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They are not measure are printed in order of submission. checked for accuracy by the Director of Elections nor any other City agency, official, or employee. 56 Local Ballot Measures 38-EN-N18-CP56 An Overview of San Francisco’s Debt What Is Bond Financing? Assuming an average interest rate of 6%, the cost of paying off debt over 20 years is about $1.74 for Bond financing is a type of long-term borrowing each dollar borrowed — $1 for the amount bor- used to raise money for projects [to be paid for rowed and 74 cents for the interest. These pay- upfront and paid back to investors over a longer ments, however, are spread over the 20-year period. period of time]. The City receives money by selling Therefore inflation reduces the effective cost of bor- bonds to investors. The City must pay back the rowing because the future payments are made with amount borrowed plus interest to those investors. cheaper dollars. Assuming a 4% annual inflation The money raised from bond sales is used to pay rate, the cost of paying off debt in today’s dollars for large capital projects such as fire and police sta- would be about $1.18 for every $1 borrowed. tions, affordable housing programs, hospitals, libraries, parks, and other city facilities. The City The City’s Current Debt Situation uses bond financing because these capital projects Debt Payments. During fiscal year 2018–2019 prop- will last many years, and should be paid for over erty tax payers in the City will pay approximately time by the residents of San Francisco who will also $459 million of principal and interest on outstand- benefit over time from the improvements associat- ing bonds of the City and the other issuers of gen- ed with these projects. Additionally, the large dollar eral obligation bond debt (these are the San costs of these projects are difficult to pay for all at Francisco Community College District, San once. Francisco Unified School District and Bay Area Types of Bonds. There are two major types of bonds Rapid Transit District). The net property tax rate for — General Obligation and Revenue. the year to provide for debt and special funds debt requirements, pending Board of Supervisors General Obligation Bonds are used to pay for proj- approval, is estimated to be 16.30 cents per $100 of ects that benefit citizens but do not raise revenue assessed valuation, or $967 on a home assessed at (for example, police stations or parks are not set up $600,000, reflecting a $7,000 homeowner’s exemp- to pay for themselves). When general obligation tion. bonds are approved and sold, they are repaid by property taxes. General obligation bonds to be Legal Debt Limit. The City Charter imposes a limit issued by the City must be approved by two-thirds on the amount of general obligation bonds the City of the voters. can have outstanding at any given time. That limit is 3% of the assessed value of taxable property in the Revenue Bonds are used to pay for projects such as City — or currently about $7.78 billion. Voters give major improvements to an airport, water system, the City authorization to issue bonds. Those bonds garage or other large facilities which generate reve- that have been issued and not yet repaid are con- nue. When revenue bonds are approved and sold, sidered to be outstanding. As of August 1, 2018, they are generally repaid from revenues generated there was $2.48 billion in outstanding general obli- by the bond-financed projects, for example usage gation bonds, which is equal to 0.96% of the fees or parking fees. The City’s revenue bonds must assessed value of taxable property. There is an addi- be approved by a majority vote. There is no revenue tional $742 million in bonds that are authorized but bond on this ballot. unissued. If these bonds were issued and outstand- What Does It Cost to Borrow? ing, the total debt burden would be 1.24% of the assessed value of taxable property. Bonds issued by The City’s cost to borrow money depends on the the San Francisco Community College District, San total dollar amount borrowed, the interest rate on Francisco Unified School District, and Bay Area the borrowed amount, and the number of years Rapid Transit District (BART) do not increase the over which the debt will be repaid. City borrowings City’s debt burden for the purposes of the Charter are typically repaid over a period of 20 to 30 years. limit, however they are repaid by property taxes 38-EN-N18-CP57 Local Ballot Measures 57

(see Prudent Debt Management below). Part of the by the voters, the Committee can require corrective City’s current debt management policy is to keep action and prohibit the sale of any authorized but the property tax rate from City general obligation unissued bonds until such action is taken. The bonds below the 2006 rate by issuing new bonds as Board of Supervisors can reverse the decisions of older ones are retired and the tax base grows, the committee by a two-thirds vote. The Controller though the overall property tax rate may vary based may audit any of the City’s bond expenditures. on other factors. This policy applies to the bonds of the City and County, but not those of other govern- Prepared by Ben Rosenfield, Controller ments, such as the San Francisco Unified School District, San Francisco City College District, or BART.

Prudent Debt Management. Even though the City is well within its legal debt limit in issuing general obligation bonds, there are other debt comparisons used by bond rating agencies when they view the City’s financial health. These agencies look at many types of local and regional debt that are dependent on the City’s tax base including our general obligation bonds, lease revenue bonds, certificates of par- ticipation, special assessment bonds, BART, and school and community college district bonds. The “direct debt ratio” which includes direct debt and other long-term obligations and excludes special assessment bonds, BART, and school and community college district bonds, is equal to 1.49% of the assessed value of taxable property. This direct debt ratio is considered by the bond rating agencies to be a “moderate” debt burden relative to the size of San Francisco’s property tax base. While this ratio is within the comparable benchmarks, the City needs to continue to set priorities for future debt issuanc- es to maintain good credit ratings, which are a sign of good financial health. Citizen Oversight of General Obligation Bonds

Voters must approve the purpose and amount of the money to be borrowed through bonds. Bond money may be spent only for the purposes approved by the voters.

For general obligation bonds issued by the City and County of San Francisco, the Citizens’ General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee reviews and reports on how bond money is spent. The nine members of the Committee are appointed by the Mayor, Board of Supervisors, Controller, and Civil Grand Jury. If the Committee finds that bond money has been spent for purposes not approved 58 Local Ballot Measures 38-EN-N18-CP58 Words You Need to Know by the Ballot Simplification Committee

Advisory committee (Proposition C): A group of ap- Citizens’ General Obligation Bond Oversight pointed individuals who generally make recommenda- Committee (Proposition A): A nine-member body that tions to City boards, commissions and departments. monitors The City's use of funds generated by issuing general obligation bonds. Members of this committee Amend (Proposition B): To change. are appointed by the Mayor, the Board of Supervisors, the Controller and the Civil Grand Jury. Base tax (Proposition E): The tax at the rate of 8 percent on the rental of hotel rooms in San Francisco. Cultural Equity Endowment (Proposition E): A City Bond (Proposition A): A bond is a promise by The fund dedicated to achieving cultural equity through arts programs that are deeply rooted in, and able to ex- City to pay back money borrowed, plus interest, by a specific date. If The City needs to raise a large amount press the experiences of, historically underserved com- of money to pay for a library, sewer line, school, hos- munities, to be distributed through a public process. pital or other project or program, it may borrow the Cultural services allocation plan (Proposition E): A money by selling bonds. (See also “General Obligation plan enacted by the Arts Commission and the City Ad- Bond.”) ministrator every five years to determine use of funds in the Arts Impact Endowment, according to a commu- Cannabis business activities (Proposition D): Any nity needs assessment. business activities directly related to Cannabis or Can- nabis Products, including but not limited to the culti- Early voting: Voting in person at City Hall before Elec- vation, possession, manufacture, processing, storing, tion Day or mailing a vote-by-mail ballot before Elec- labeling, distribution, or sale of Cannabis or Cannabis tion Day. Products for consideration. "Cannabis Business Activi- ties" does not include: (a) business activities indirectly Fiscal year (Propositions C, E): The City’s 12-month related to Cannabis or Cannabis Products, including budget period, starting July 1 and ending June 30 of the sale of items that do not themselves contain Can- the following calendar year. nabis or Cannabis Products; (b) laboratory testing; and (c) transportation of Cannabis or Cannabis Products General Fund (Propositions D, E): That part of The where the person transporting Cannabis or Cannabis City’s annual budget that can be used for any City pur- Products never takes title to or sells Cannabis or Can- pose. Each year, the Mayor and the Board of Supervi- nabis Products. sors decide how the General Fund will be used. Money for the General Fund comes from property, business, Cannabis, medicinal (Proposition D): Cannabis or sales, and other taxes and fees. a Cannabis Product, respectively, for use under the Compassionate Use Act of 1996 (Proposition 215) by a General obligation bond (Proposition A): A promise medicinal cannabis patient in California who possesses issued by a government body to pay back money bor- a physician's recommendation. rowed, plus interest, by a certain date. The government body repays the money, plus interest, with property Cannabis, adult use (Proposition D): Any Cannabis or taxes. General obligation bond measures must be ap- Cannabis Product other than medicinal cannabis. proved by the voters in San Francisco.

Capital project (Proposition A): A project initiated by Gross receipts tax (Propositions C, D): A tax generally one-time funding to improve The City’s infrastructure. based on the total gross revenues a business receives in San Francisco. Charter (Proposition B): The City’s Constitution. Tax surcharge (Proposition E): The additional tax at Charter amendment (Proposition B): A change to The the rate of 6 percent on the rental of hotel rooms in City’s Charter. The Charter is The City’s Constitution. The San Francisco. Charter can only be changed by a majority of the votes cast. 38-EN-N18-CP59 Local Ballot Measures 59

Housing, permanent (Proposition C): Housing that is and following specific ballot instructions. The Depart- not subject to limits on the duration of occupancy, in- ment of Elections counts write-in votes only for quali- cluding (1) private housing funded by rental subsidies, fied write-in candidates. (2) supportive housing funded by rental subsidies and (3) single-room occupancy buildings and units. Revenue (Propositions A, C–E): Income.

Housing, short-term (Proposition C): Housing that is Unique cultural heritage (Proposition E): The dis- subject to limits on the duration of occupancy. tinct aspects of a neighborhood or community that contribute to its significance. Qualities that contribute Initiative (Proposition C): A proposition placed on the to a neighborhood’s or community’s unique cultural ballot by voters. Any voter may place an initiative on heritage include its enterprises, arts, services and busi- the ballot by gathering the required number of signa- nesses. tures of registered voters on a petition. Vote-by-mail ballots: Ballots mailed to voters or Interest (Proposition A): The cost of borrowing money. given to voters in person at the Department of Elec- tions. Vote-by-mail ballots can be mailed to the De- Ordinance (Propositions C–E): A local law passed by partment of Elections, turned in at the Department of the Board of Supervisors or by the voters. Elections office in City Hall, or turned in at any Cali- fornia polling place on Election Day. Also known as Oversight (Proposition A): Monitoring activities to absentee ballots. ensure that the purposes of a program are followed.

Pass through (Proposition A): To recover an increase in property taxes by passing on a portion of the cost to tenants.

Personal information (Proposition B): Any information that relates to a particular individual, including medical information, information about the individual’s background and employment, financial information, demographic information and information that could be used to identify the individual or reveal the individual’s location.

Principal (Proposition A): The amount of borrowed money. Principal does not include interest charges.

Property tax (Proposition A): A tax assessed by The City on buildings and land.

Proposition (Propositions A–E): Any measure that is submitted to the voters for approval or disapproval.

Provisional ballot (Frequently asked questions): A ballot cast at a polling place that will not be counted until the Department of Elections verifies the voter’s eligibility to cast that ballot.

Qualified write-in candidate: A person who has completed the required paperwork and signatures for inclusion as a write-in candidate. Although the name of this person will not appear on the ballot, voters can vote for this person by writing the name of the person in the space on the ballot provided for write-in votes 60 Local Ballot Measures – Proposition A 38-EN-N18-CP60

Embarcadero Seawall Earthquake A Safety Bond

SAN FRANCISCO SEAWALL EARTHQUAKE SAFETY BOND, 2018. To protect YES the waterfront, BART and Muni, buildings, historic piers, and roads from NO earthquakes, flooding and rising seas by: repairing the 100 year old Embarcadero Seawall; strengthening the Embarcadero; and fortifying transit infrastructure and utilities serving residents and businesses; shall the city issue $425,000,000 in bonds, with a duration up to 30 years from the time of issuance, an estimated tax rate of $0.013/$100 of assessed property value, and estimated annual revenues of up to $40,000,000, with citizen oversight and regular audits? The City’s current debt management policy is to keep the property tax rate from City general obligation bonds below the 2006 rate by issuing new bonds as older ones are retired and the tax base grows, though the overall property tax rate may vary based on other factors.

the seawall. The bond will fund ongoing design and Digest by the Ballot Simplification Committee construction improvements that address the most sig- The Way It Is Now: The 100-year-old Embarcadero sea- nificant earthquake and flood risks to the seawall. wall is the foundation of approximately 3 miles of San Proposition A would allow an increase in the property Francisco’s northeastern waterfront. The seawall sup- tax to pay for the bonds, if needed. It is City policy to ports Muni, BART, and power and water utilities. The limit the amount of money it borrows by issuing new seawall no longer adequately protects The City from bonds only as prior bonds are paid off. Landlords tides, floods and rising sea levels. The seawall is also would be permitted to pass through up to 50 percent not protected from earthquake damage. of any resulting property tax increase to tenants. Through the Port of San Francisco, The City is respon- A "YES" Vote Means: If you vote "yes," you want The sible for maintaining the seawall. The City plans to City to issue up to $425 million in bonds to modernize, modernize, upgrade and repair the seawall over the repair and upgrade the Embarcadero seawall. next 30 years. The Port’s recommended plan is estimated to cost up to $5 billion, and The City seeks to A "NO" Vote Means: If you vote "no," you do not want finance the first phase. The City to issue these bonds. To pay for large capital projects, The City relies on sev- Controller's Statement on "A" eral funding sources, including borrowing money by selling general obligation bonds. The City uses prop- City Controller Ben Rosenfield has issued the follow- erty tax revenues to pay the principal and interest on ing statement on the fiscal impact of Proposition A: these bonds. Should the proposed $425 million in bonds be autho- The Proposal: Proposition A would authorize The City rized and sold under current assumptions, the approx- to borrow up to $425 million by issuing general obli- imate costs will be as follows: gation bonds to modernize, repair and upgrade the a) In fiscal year (FY) 2019–2020, following issuance of Embarcadero seawall. The Citizens’ General Obligation the first series of bonds, and the year with the low- Bond Oversight Committee would review the spend- est tax rate, the best estimate of the tax required to ing of general obligation bond revenue proceeds. fund this bond issue would result in a property tax The City will conduct a public process to determine rate of $0.00181 per $100 ($1.81 per $100,000) of the specific projects to modernize, repair and upgrade assessed valuation.

This measure requires 66⅔%+1 affirmative votes to pass. The above statement is an impartial analysis of this measure. Arguments for and against this measure immediately follow. The full text begins on page 104. Some of the words used in the ballot digest are explained starting on page 58. 38-EN-N18-CP61 Local Ballot Measures – Proposition A 61 b) In FY 2024–2025, following issuance of the last series of bonds, and the year with the highest tax rate, the best estimate of the tax required to fund this bond issue would result in a property tax rate of $0.0117 per $100 ($11.70 per $100,000) of assessed valuation. c) The best estimate of the average tax rate for these bonds from FY 2019–2020 through FY 2042–2043 is $0.00767 per $100 ($7.67 per $100,000) of assessed valuation. d) Based on these estimates, the highest estimated annual property tax cost for these bonds for the owner of a home with an assessed value of $600,000 would be approximately $69.39. These estimates are based on projections only, which are not binding upon the City. Projections and estimates may vary due to the timing of bond sales, the amount of bonds sold at each sale, and actual assessed valuation over the term of repayment of the bonds. Hence, the actual tax rate and the years in which such rates are applicable may vary from those estimated above. The City's current debt management policy is to issue new general obligation bonds only as old ones are retired, keeping the property tax impact from general obligation bonds approximately the same over time. How "A" Got on the Ballot On June 26, 2018, the Board of Supervisors voted 11 to 0 to place Proposition A on the ballot. The Supervisors voted as follows: Yes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee. No: None.

A Stronger Seawall for a Safer San Francisco. Please • Prepare for sea level rise due to climate change. Vote YES on A. Climate change is predicted to increase water levels as much as 6 feet by the end of this century. San Francisco’s 100-year-old Seawall is the foundation Without action, daily high tides will overtop the of our waterfront. Constructed before engineers built Seawall and coastal flood risk will extend into most infrastructure to survive earthquakes, it stretches three of Downtown before century’s end. miles under the Embarcadero from Fisherman’s Wharf to AT&T Park. The City carefully manages its bond program so that Proposition A will NOT increase property tax rates. Over the years, it has settled, cracked and eroded. There will be independent citizen oversight of spend- Today, the Seawall is at-risk to earthquakes, disasters ing and regular financial audits. and increased flooding due to sea level rise. To keep San Francisco safe, please join us and vote Proposition A is the first step to strengthen the YES on A. Seawall: Mayor London Breed • Protect against earthquakes and disasters. There is Supervisor Aaron Peskin a 72% chance that a major earthquake will strike Assessor-Recorder Carmen Chu San Francisco in the next 30 years. When it hits, our Port Commissioner Doreen Woo Ho* current Seawall is likely to fail unless we take Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White* action. Fire Commission President Ken Cleaveland* • Prevent flooding of downtown and MUNI/BART San Francisco Firefighters Union Local 798 tunnels. A major storm event (a 500 year storm) San Francisco Police Chief William Scott* could flood the BART and MUNI tunnels today, par- Sheriff Vicki L. Hennessy alyzing regional transit. *For identification purposes only; author is signing as • Safeguard emergency water supply and evacuation an individual and not on behalf of an organization. routes. We need the Embarcadero in a disaster to allow evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people and land critical emergency supplies.

Rebuttal to Proponent’s Argument in Favor of Proposition A

If the Embarcadero baywall has been settling, cracking If some bay water were to spill over the wall and into and eroding for decades as Prop. A proponents claim, BART/Muni tunnels, as proponents claim “could” hap- the Port Commission should have started budgeting pen in a once-every-500-years storm, it would be far for repairs decades ago. cheaper to simply pump the water out if and when that does happen, than spend billions on a wall which But no – they ‘d rather spend taxpayers’ money on could make little difference and which could be much 6-figure salaries and benefits for Port officials, and cheaper to repair in a few years with new construction stick the public with the bill for a revamped “Wall on technology. the Waterfront”. Incurring massive debt on the basis of dubious predic- Estimates of sea level rise advanced by Prop. A propo- tions will hurt San Francisco residents now, with nents are likely inflated. They predict an increase of higher rents and higher property taxes. “as much as 6 feet” by the year 2100. But a study published by the U.S. Geological Survey in 2006 It’s a bad idea. Vote NO on Proposition A. (https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/70157139) con- Libertarian Party of San Francisco tained a more sober estimate: “Relative to sea levels in 2000, by the 2070–2099 period, sea level rise projec- www.LPSF.org tions range from 11–54 centimeters” at the low end, to “17–72 centimeters for the highest” amount of increase – i.e. just over 2 feet of increase at most by 2100.

Proposition A attempts to make San Francisco prop- really want to spend, as a former mayor admitted in a erty owners and renters pay for the Port Commission’s July 2013 Chronicle column: failure to maintain bayshore infrastructure. “News that the Transbay Terminal is something like “Seawall” is misleading – it’s actually a wall along the $300 million over budget should not come as a shock bay. The ballot description falsely implies that this to anyone. We always knew the initial estimate was waterfront promenade and the rocks and earth under- way under the real cost. Just like we never had a real lying it somehow protect the entire city from high cost for the Central Subway or the Bay Bridge… In the tides and flooding. That is nonsense. Only properties world of civic projects, the first budget is really just a along that section of the waterfront would be affected, down payment. If people knew the real cost from the not the whole downtown area let alone all of San start, nothing would ever be approved. The idea is to Francisco. get going. Start digging a hole and make it so big, there's no alternative to coming up with the money to If businesses leasing waterfront property from the Port fill it in.” Commission want those properties to be better protected against baywater spillover, they can pay for it Don’t reward deception and waste. Vote No on themselves. Proposition A. Perhaps officials like the Port Director, who received Libertarian Party of San Francisco over $340,000 in salary and benefits in 2015, could www.LPSF.org contribute some of their compensation. But politicians prefer to soak taxpayers (a few hundred million dollars now, lest we reject a higher demand) for a project they say will ultimately cost up to $5 billion – a number which probably lowballs what they

Rebuttal to Opponent’s Argument Against Proposition A

San Francisco’s Seawall is a critical safeguard for our • Yes on A does NOT raise property tax rates. The City entire city. Keep us safe by voting Yes on A. carefully manages its bond program so that Proposition A will NOT increase property tax rates. • Yes on A protects us against earthquakes and disas- There will be independent citizen oversight of ters. A major earthquake could cause our 100-year- spending and regular financial audits. old Seawall to fail, impacting hundreds of thousands of residents and causing billions of dollars in To keep San Francisco safe, please join us and vote damage. YES on A. • Yes on A prevents flooding of downtown and Mayor London Breed MUNI/BART tunnels. Even today, a major storm Supervisor Aaron Peskin event could flood the BART and MUNI tunnels, Assessor-Recorder Carmen Chu endangering lives and paralyzing regional transit. Port Commissioner Doreen Woo Ho* Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White* • Yes on A safeguards emergency supply and evacua- Fire Commission President Ken Cleaveland* tion routes. We need the Embarcadero in a disaster San Francisco Firefighters Union Local 798 to allow evacuation of hundreds of thousands of San Francisco Police Chief William Scott* people and land critical emergency supplies. *For identification purposes only; author is signing as • Yes on A prepares San Francisco for sea level rise an individual and not on behalf of an organization. due to climate change. Fixing our Seawall is a critical step that must be taken to prepare for water levels to increase as much as 6 feet by the end of the century.

Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition A Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition A City Leaders All Agree, Vote Yes On Proposition A Waterfront leaders urge you to vote YES on A As members of State and local government, we often Delancey Street and the San Francisco Giants have disagree on issues. But we ALL AGREE that been on the waterfront for decades. We have been Proposition A is the critical first step in the plan to proud to contribute to the renaissance of this beautiful strengthen our Seawall and make our city safer. area and to work with the Port as it works to restore, protect and improve it. Our Seawall was built over 100 years ago, and is in dire need of strengthening to modern seismic stan- We both strongly support Proposition A because it is dards that can withstand what geologists predict will critical to the future of our waterfront and our city. It be a massive earthquake within the next 30 years. It is safeguards San Francisco against earthquakes, flood- extremely important that we begin the work to ing and sea level rise. It is a thoughtful, carefully craft- strengthen our seawall now. ed measure that will dedicate resources effectively and not raise property tax rates. • The Seawall is critical to the City’s network of emergency response. In the event of a major earth- We know firsthand that the Port of San Francisco has a quake the Embarcadero and waterfront must be demonstrated ability to manage large projects effec- safe and available for emergency response and tively. We ask you to join with us as we support Prop evacuation. A, one of the most critical waterfront projects in the history of San Francisco. • The Seawall is key to our regional transportation network, with BART, Muni, ships and ferries all Larry Baer, CEO, San Francisco Giants, Campaign dependent on a strong, seismically safe Seawall. Co-Chair, Proposition A Mimi Silbert, Chief Executive Officer, Delancey Street • The Seawall supports and protects key utility infrastructure and water supplies. The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: Kilroy Realty L.P., Airbnb, Inc. Facebook, Inc. • More than $24 billion in economic activity is at risk from failure of the Seawall due to an earthquake Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition A and sea level rise. Strengthen our Seawall for earthquakes and disasters. Proposition A funds the essential infrastructure work Yes on A. needed to protect our city without raising our taxes. Our 100-year-old Seawall has a critical role to play in Please join us in voting YES on A. A Stronger Seawall safeguarding San Francisco from earthquakes and for a Safer San Francisco. disasters. If it is not strengthened, it could collapse in State Senator Scott Wiener an earthquake. This would cause irreparable harm to Assemblymember David Chiu the immediate area, and could lead to flooding of vast Assemblymember Phil Ting parts of downtown, including the flooding of BART Board of Supervisors President Malia Cohen and MUNI tunnels which would paralyze regional tran- Supervisor Sandra Fewer sit. It would also make it impossible for the city to Supervisor Catherine Stefani receive emergency supplies on the Embarcadero, or to Supervisor Aaron Peskin conduct necessary evacuations from the Embarcadero. Supervisor Katy Tang As leaders charged with keeping San Franciscans safe, Supervisor Vallie Brown we urge you to vote Yes on Prop A – a vital safeguard Supervisor Jane Kim to prepare our city for disaster. Supervisor Norman Yee Supervisor Rafael Mandelman San Francisco Firefighters Union Local 798 Supervisor Hillary Ronen San Francisco Police Chief William Scott* Supervisor Ahsha Safai Doreen Woo Ho, Port Commissioner* State Senator (ret.) Mark Leno Vicki L Hennessy, Sheriff Former State Assemblymember Tom Ammiano *For identification purposes only; author is signing as Former Mayor Art Agnos an individual and not on behalf of an organization. The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: Kilroy Realty, L.P., Airbnb, Inc. Facebook, Inc. Arguments are the opinions of the authors and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency. Arguments are printed as submitted. Spelling and grammatical errors have not been corrected. 38-EN-N18-CP65 Paid Arguments – Proposition A 65

The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition A ment: Kilroy Realty, L.P., Airbnb, Inc. Facebook, Inc. Asian American leaders support a stronger Seawall to Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition A protect San Francisco from Earthquakes and Disasters. Yes on A. Prop A Is The Fiscally Responsible Solution to Strengthen Our Seawall San Francisco is in dire need of upgrading our Seawall. This Bond will make the necessary invest- Our Seawall is the foundation of our northeastern ments to protect our communities from the real possi- waterfront, but is over 100 years old. Now is the time bility of a large earthquake. We need to strengthen the to invest in its rebuilding before disaster strikes when Embarcadero and protect the waterfront from the the next large earthquake occurs. expected 12” to 66”of expected sea level rise in the Proposition A is the fiscally responsible way to rebuild next several decades. our crumbling infrastructure. It is City policy to limit San Franciscans who live far away from the the amount of money it borrows by issuing new Embarcadero will also benefit from Prop A. Prop A bonds only as prior bonds are paid off. That means no protects MUNI and BART tunnels from flooding that new taxes for residents while making a critical invest- would paralyze local transit. If you wait until disaster ment in protecting lives, safeguarding emergency strikes, it is estimated that the post-disaster costs of evacuation routes, and protecting $24 billion in eco- repairing the Embarcadero, MUNI and BART tunnels, nomic activity that is at risk from failure of the seawall and the loss of economic activity would be four times due to an earthquake and sea level rise. as expensive as fixing it now. Voting Yes on Prop A is the responsible fiscal choice. Please Vote Yes on Proposition A. SPUR Assembly Member David Chiu San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and our 2,500 Assembly Member Phil Ting local businesses. Assessor-Recorder Carmen Chu The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer ment: Kilroy Realty, L.P., Airbnb, Inc. Facebook, Inc. Supervisor Katy Tang Supervisor Jane Kim Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition A Supervisor Norman Yee Mary Jung, Former Chair San Francisco Democratic Help San Francisco prepare for sea level rise by voting Party* Yes on A *For identification purposes only; author is signing as Adapting to sea level rise is no longer something that an individual and not on behalf of an organization. might happen in the future. Sea level rise is happen- ing NOW, and we expect between 12” and 66” of sea The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- level rise before the year 2100. The next King Tide on ment: Kilroy Realty, L.P. Airbnb, Inc. Facebook, Inc. December 22nd and 23rd of this year will flood the Embarcadero and force it to close. BART and Muni Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition A also would be inundated now from an extreme rain- Tenant and Affordable Housing Advocates endorse Yes storm at high tide. Proposition A will allow the City to on A address sea level rise NOW. If an earthquake hits San Francisco, none of us will be We need Proposition A to defend our city from sea immune. That’s why all of us must be prepared – and level rise today. Please vote YES on A! why we strongly support Proposition A. By strengthen- Save the Bay ing our Seawall, Prop A will prevent disastrous flood- Sierra Club ing from both a Seawall failure and sea level rise that San Francisco League of Conservation Voters would impact both commercial and residential areas, impacting many renters. And, it protects every San The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- Franciscan who uses BART or MUNI, both of which are ment: Kilroy Realty, L.P. Airbnb, Inc. Facebook, Inc. liable to being flooded if the Seawall is not strengthened. Prop A will not raise property tax rates for property owners OR renters.

Please join us and vote YES on A. Assembly Member Phil Ting Assessor-Recorder Carmen Chu Affordable Housing Alliance Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer Gail Gillman, Chief Executive Officer Community Supervisor Katy Tang Housing Partnership* Supervisor Norman Yee *For identification purposes only; author is signing as Supervisor Ahsha Safai an individual and not on behalf of an organization. Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: Kilroy Realty, L.P. Airbnb, Inc, Facebook, Inc. ment: Kilroy Realty, L.P. Airbnb, Inc., Facebook, Inc.

Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition A Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition A Working San Franciscans Urge a Yes Vote on Prop A Waterfront neighbors and businesses support Yes on A As members of labor, we know that nothing is more As businesses and communities along the waterfront, important than the foundation of a structure. That’s we know the urgency of strengthening our Seawall. why we are wholeheartedly supporting Proposition A. Every day we are concerned that when the next big earthquake hits, it will damage or destroy the wharves Our Embarcadero seawall is the foundation of three and piers that support our economy, and that our miles of our northeastern waterfront from Fisherman’s streets are likely to flood. The time to act is now. Wharf to AT&T Park. Our seawall was built over 100 years ago, before modern construction standards All of us stand together. Vote Yes on A. were in place. The Seawall could fail in the next earth- Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods quake, flooding our transit systems and endangering South Beach District 6 Democratic Club our city’s emergency evacuation routes. Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association We urge you to vote YES on A. Potrero Boosters Neighborhood Association Lou Giraudo, Boudin Bakeries San Francisco Firefighters local 798 Bruce Agid, President, Eastern Neighborhoods Tim Paulson, Secretary-Treasurer San Francisco Democratic Club* Building and Construction Trades Council Alice Rogers, Neighborhood advocate Angeles Roy, Mission Bay resident Laborers Local 261 *For identification purposes only; author is signing as International Longshore & Warehouse Union an individual and not on behalf of an organization. The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: Kilroy Realty L.P. Airbnb Inc. Facebook Inc. ment: Kilroy Realty, L.P. Airbnb, Inc. Facebook, Inc.

Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition A Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition A Westside leaders support Proposition A Jobs and Social Justice for San Francisco. Yes on A. The strength of our seawall is critical to the safety of Strengthening our Seawall will create 4,000 good residents citywide. The time to act is now, and Prop A paying jobs in San Francisco, helping to ensure work- is the first step we can take to rebuild our 100 year old ing men and women can afford to live in the City. The seawall and protect ALL of our city. Port will work with the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and City Build as it bids con- Rebuilding the seawall will safeguard residents who tracts for Seawall construction work to make sure that work downtown and near the Embarcadero when the these contracts encourage opportunities for Local next earthquake hits, and will ensure that emergency Business Enterprises and employment for San responders are able to address the emergency needs Francisco residents including First Source Hiring and of residents on the Westside and in every corner of the Local Hiring. This project will create entrepreneurial city. opportunities, new businesses and economic activity As Westside residents, we support Prop A to strength- particularly in working-class neighborhoods through- en our Seawall for earthquakes and disasters. And out the City. Prop A does NOT raise taxes!

Furthermore, residents who depend most on public end downtown or along the waterfront. Over 440,000 transit such as the T-Third Line to get to work and to people arrive daily by ferry or by the transbay BART school would be the most adversely impacted by a tube. All of these lines of transit would completely disaster that would devastate our transit network. stop working in the event of a major earthquake and resulting collapse of the Seawall. As leaders in our community, we urge you to vote Yes on A Even more urgently, a powerful storm today like the one Houston saw last year would cause sea levels to Malia Cohen, Board of Supervisor President rise over Pier 14 and flow down the Howard Street Hillary Ronen, Supervisor tunnel. Saltwater would flood the Embarcadero MUNI David Campos, Chair San Francisco Democratic Party* / BART station and incapacitate regional transit. We Sophie Maxwell, Former Supervisor would see service delays, and even lines rendered San Francisco Latino Democratic Club inoperable, all across the city. *For identification purposes only; author is signing as Proposition A makes the vital investment we need to an individual and not on behalf of an organization. protect our transit infrastructure from earthquakes and The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- rising sea levels. ment: Kilroy Realty, L.P. Airbnb, Inc., Facebook, Inc. Vote Yes with us on Proposition A. Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition A BART Director Bevan Dufty* LGBTQ community is united for Proposition A BART Director Nick Josefowitz* Cheryl Brinkman, Chair, SFMTA* When disaster strikes, communities must come Lee Hsu, Director, SFMTA* together as one. That’s why the LGBTQ community is Thea Selby, Chair, SF Transit Riders united for Proposition A. Prop A is essential to keep every San Franciscan safe. *For identification purposes only; author is signing as an individual and not on behalf of an organization. We stand together and ask you to join us in voting Yes The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- on A. ment: Kilroy Realty, L.P. Airbnb, Inc. Facebook, Inc. State Senator Scott Wiener Supervisor Rafael Mandelman Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition A David Campos, Chair San Francisco Democratic Party* Protect public safety without raising taxes, vote YES Bevan Dufty, BART Director* on A Mark Leno, State Senator (Ret.) Tom Ammiano, Former State Assembly Member Investing in strengthening our seawall is a matter of Debra Walker, Building Inspection Commissioner* urgent public safety that makes economic sense. The Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club value of assets at risk in the event of a disaster is ten to forty times greater than the investment needed to *For identification purposes only; author is signing as strengthen the seawall. Due to our thoughtfully- an individual and not on behalf of an organization. planned capital investment program, Proposition A The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- will not raise tax rates. We have the opportunity to ment: Kilroy Realty, L.P. Airbnb, Inc, Facebook, Inc. invest in our city in a smart, effective way.

Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition A Conservatives agree, vote yes on A. Protect public transit, BART and MUNI. Vote Yes on San Francisco Republican Party Prop A The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: Kilroy Realty, L.P. Airbnb, Inc. Facebook, Inc. We must strengthen our Seawall. Every day, over a million people use MUNI or BART transit routes that End of Paid Arguments IN FAVOR of Proposition A

No Paid Arguments AGAINST Proposition A Were Submitted

Shall the City amend the Charter to include privacy guidelines and require YES the City Administrator to propose a privacy ordinance consistent with the NO guidelines to the Board of Supervisors?

Digest by the Ballot Simplification Committee Controller's Statement on "B" The Way It Is Now: The City has laws that provide City Controller Ben Rosenfield has issued the follow- some privacy protections in the collection, storage, ing statement on the fiscal impact of Proposition B: sharing or use of personal information by The City and Should the proposed charter amendment be approved its contractors. The City does not have a comprehen- by the voters, in my opinion, it would have a minimal sive policy regarding the protection of personal infor- to moderate impact on the cost of government, mation. depending on the practices used to implement aspects The Proposal: Proposition B is a Charter amendment of the privacy policies described in the amendment. that would provide guidelines to City agencies and The proposed amendment establishes a Privacy First officials when they consider proposed laws, regula- Policy to provide guidance to the City when consider- tions, policies and practices protecting privacy. These ing the adoption of privacy-protective laws, regula- guidelines focus on ensuring that the collection, stor- tions, policies, and practices, including 11 principles age, sharing or use of personal information is trans- which constitute the policy. The amendment may not parent, accessible, unbiased, consensual, secure and be implemented in a manner that is inconsistent with limited to accomplish a lawful purpose. voter-approved ordinances regarding privacy, open Proposition B would require the City Administrator, by meetings, or public records. May 29, 2019, to propose an ordinance to the Board of By May 31, 2019, the City Administrator would pro- Supervisors addressing the collection, storage, shar- pose an ordinance establishing criteria and rules for ing and use of personal information. The ordinance the collection, storage, sharing, and use of personal must contain rules for: information for City practices, including when entering • The City; into contracts with third parties and when issuing permits, licenses, and other entitlements. The cost to • Third parties who hold contracts or leases with The implement the proposed charter amendment is depen- City; dent on decisions that the Board of Supervisors make • Third parties with permits, grants or licenses issued through the legislative process to enact a Privacy First by The City. Policy ordinance. A "YES" Vote Means: If you vote "yes," you want to amend the City Charter to include privacy guidelines How "B" Got on the Ballot and require the City Administrator to propose a pri- On July 24, 2018, the Board of Supervisors voted 9 to vacy ordinance consistent with these guidelines to the 0 to place Proposition B on the ballot. The Supervisors Board of Supervisors. voted as follows: A "NO" Vote Means: If you vote "no," you do not want Yes: Brown, Cohen, Kim, Mandelman, Peskin, Ronen, to make these changes. Safai, Stefani, Yee. No: None. Excused: Fewer, Tang.

The case for Proposition B, the Privacy First Policy, is • Allowing you to move around the city, meet with simple: all San Francisco residents and visitors have a friends, and organize groups without being tracked fundamental right to privacy. in real time. • Securing your personal information from unauthor- The Privacy First Policy would set a new precedent for ized access or accidental destruction. cities across the country seeking to protect the privacy rights of their citizens. Whether regulating artificial The Privacy First Policy was submitted to the ballot by intelligence or overseeing rapid developments in sur- a unanimous vote of the San Francisco Board of veillance technology, local democracies have a vital Supervisors and is specifically endorsed by: role to play in the evolving field of data privacy regu- • Supervisor Malia Cohen, President lation. • Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer • Supervisor Jane Kim As a hub of tech innovation, San Francisco should be • Supervisor Rafael Mandelman at the forefront of data privacy protections. This • Supervisor Aaron Peskin means: • Supervisor Hillary Ronen • Ensuring that your personal information, including • Supervisor Norman Yee your sexual orientation, race, national origin, or reli- gious affiliation, is protected from unwarranted col- Vote YES on Proposition B - it’s time to put your lection and disclosure. Privacy First! • Regulating how information that is collected about Supervisors Malia Cohen, Sandra Lee Fewer, Jane you is being shared with law enforcement, third Kim, Rafael Mandelman, Aaron Peskin, Hillary Ronen, party advertisers, or other private special interests. Norman Yee • Giving you an opportunity to deny consent to the collection and use of your personal information.

Rebuttal to Proponent’s Argument in Favor of Proposition B

The case for Proposition B is not as simple as the pro- Prop. B threatens San Francisco’s Sunshine Ordinance ponents say. Prop. B is a hollow effort to protect pri- — the very policy that ensures the public can hold vacy. It would, however, hand our elected officials the elected officials and civil servants accountable. We power to tamper with San Francisco’s voter-enacted urge you to vote NO. Sunshine Ordinance. Society of Professional Journalists, Northern California We agree that privacy should be protected. But far Chapter from being a catch-all privacy shield, Prop. B wouldn’t give our elected officials the authority to do much, if anything, to protect privacy that they can’t do already. Instead, it would set a vague privacy agenda for our elected officials to implement in the future, without any direct input from you, the voter. There is no telling what the result would be. We oppose authorizing our elected officials to unilater- ally tamper with the Sunshine Ordinance, San Francisco’s voter-enacted open government law. As James Madison, one of the founding fathers of our nation, once said: "Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives." We need a strong Sunshine Ordinance to ensure that we, not our elected officials, have the final say over how San Francisco is run.

Proposition B threatens San Francisco's landmark they would not use the amendment to impede access, Sunshine Ordinance by giving elected officials unilat- and that we should trust them to use their newfound eral authority to gut it. We urge you to vote no. powers judiciously. But that contradicts the basis of our transparency laws, which ensure the public's abil- Maintaining public access to government information ity to hold government officials accountable. keeps public officials and civil servants accountable for their actions. In addition to providing citizens Politicians shouldn't be handed the ability to block the access to government records and open meetings, the public's right to know what happens at City Hall — our voter-approved Sunshine Ordinance created an inde- right to know how the city runs and how it spends our pendent body, the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, to tax dollars. We urge you to vote NO on Prop. B. ensure that city officials actually follow transparency Society of Professional Journalists, Northern California laws. Chapter Prop. B would empower city officials to amend the Sunshine Ordinance, so long as the change is "not inconsistent" with the "purpose or intent" of the law. This wording is vague, and could enable officials to limit access to government records or change the composition of the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force to be more friendly to politicians or the very business interests they say they are trying to rein in. Although it's aimed to address a real problem, Prop. B is largely a statement of abstract guidelines that could have harmful unintended consequences. Officials say

Rebuttal to Opponent’s Argument Against Proposition B

Any notion that public records laws may be weakened In spite of this peculiar opposition, we look forward to is not only legally impossible, it is a distraction from advancing your privacy rights - and your access to the important privacy rights that Proposition B would public records. advance. Vote Yes on Prop B, and put your Privacy First. We agree that public access to government informa- Aaron Peskin, Supervisor, District 3 tion helps keep public officials accountable for their actions. That is why Proposition B explicitly states that it may not be implemented to undermine the Sunshine Ordinance or any other public records law. Public records advocates also agree that the Sunshine Ordinance, passed by the voters in 1999, is out of date. From defunct appointing authorities that may only be fixed by going back to the voters, to issues accessing digital records as technology continues to evolve, the Sunshine Ordinance must be fixed to increase transparency and access to public records. This is why Proposition B actually restricts the Board of Supervisors to amending public records laws in order to strengthen them and to hold public officials - including the Board of Supervisors - accountable.

No Paid Arguments IN FAVOR of Proposition B Were Submitted

Paid Argument AGAINST Proposition B Vote NO on Prop B. Privacy is very important. Transparency is too. Prop B would not boost privacy, but would harm transparency. Existing state and federal laws protect our private data. Hidden in Prop B are provisions that prevent San Franciscans from holding our government accountable. Access to arrest records, police body cameras, sex offender registra- tions, voter databases, candidate donor records, and public meetings could be restricted by Prop B. Protect transparency and vote NO on Prop B. The San Francisco Republican Party The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: San Francisco Republican Party. The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Retain Our San Francisco Superior Court Judges 2018, 2. Committee For An Affordable San Francisco, 3. Stop The Prohibition Proposition.

Additional Business Taxes to Fund C Homeless Services

Shall the City impose additional business taxes to create a dedicated fund YES to support services for homeless people and prevent homelessness, NO including one tax of 0.175% to 0.69% on gross receipts over $50 million that a business receives in San Francisco, and another tax of 1.5% on certain administrative offices’ payroll expense in San Francisco, raising an estimated $250–300 million in combined tax revenues annually, and with no expiration date for these taxes?

• Revenues from commercial rents that are subject to Digest by the Ballot Simplification Committee The City’s Early Care and Education Commercial The Way It Is Now: The City collects a tax on gross Rents Tax. receipts from many businesses operating in San Proposition C would deposit this additional tax reve- Francisco. The current maximum tax rates on gross nue into a dedicated fund serving homeless people receipts range from 0.16 percent to 0.65 percent. and preventing homelessness. The Board of Certain businesses with more than $1 billion in gross Supervisors would determine each fiscal year how to receipts, 1,000 employees nationwide, and administra- distribute the additional funds from these new taxes, tive offices in San Francisco pay an administrative within these limits: office tax based on their payroll instead of gross • At least 50 percent to secure permanent housing receipts. For those businesses, the tax rate is 1.4 perfor homeless people; cent of their payroll expense. • At least 25 percent for mental health services spe- Some businesses, including certain nonprofit organi- cifically designed for homeless people with severe zations, banks and insurance companies, are exempt behavioral health issues; from these taxes. • Up to 15 percent for services for people who have Increasing tax revenue spending limits requires San recently become homeless or are at risk of becom- Francisco voter approval. ing homeless; and The Proposal: Proposition C would impose additional • Up to 10 percent to secure short-term shelter and business taxes: access to hygiene programs for homeless people. • For businesses that pay a gross receipts tax, an The fund would be administered by the Mayor and additional tax of 0.175 percent to 0.690 percent on Board of Supervisors. An advisory committee would those gross revenues in San Francisco over $50 monitor the fund. million; Proposition C would increase The City’s annual tax rev- • For businesses that pay the administrative office enue spending limit for four years. tax, an additional tax of 1.5 percent of their payroll A "YES" Vote Means: If you vote "yes," you want to expense in San Francisco. impose additional business taxes to create a dedicated These additional taxes would not apply to: fund to support services for homeless people and pre- • Certain nonprofit organizations and businesses vent homelessness. exempt from local taxation, such as banks and A "NO" Vote Means: If you vote "no," you do not insurance companies; approve these additional business taxes. • Revenues that are exempt from the gross receipts tax; and

This measure requires 50%+1 affirmative votes to pass. The above statement is an impartial analysis of this measure. Arguments for and against this measure immediately follow. The full text begins on page 107. Some of the words used in the ballot digest are explained starting on page 58. 38-EN-N18-CP75 Local Ballot Measures – Proposition C 75 Controller's Statement on "C" How "C" Got on the Ballot City Controller Ben Rosenfield has issued the follow- On July 16, 2018, the Department of Elections certified ing statement on the fiscal impact of Proposition C: that the initiative petition calling for Proposition C to be placed on the ballot had a sufficient number of Should the proposed ordinance be approved by the valid signatures to qualify the measure for the ballot. voters, in my opinion, it would generate new tax revenue of approximately $250 million to $300 million 9,485 signatures were required to place an initiative annually beginning in 2019. The proposed tax is dedi- ordinance on the ballot. This number is equal to 5% of cated for defined homeless services, including hous- the total number of people who voted for Mayor in ing, shelter, prevention, and mental service services. 2015. A random check of the signatures submitted by the proponents of the initiative petition prior to the The City currently assesses a business tax on approxi- July 9, 2018, submission deadline showed that the mately 13,000 companies in the city, the majority of total number of valid signatures was greater than the which is based upon a given company’s gross receipts. number required. This current tax is expected to generate approximately $880 million in fiscal year (FY) 2018–19 for the City’s General Fund. The proposed ordinance would establish an additional dedicated tax on gross receipts for approximately 300 to 400 of these businesses, at a rate between 0.175 percent and 0.69 percent of gross receipts above $50 million, depending on business type. Businesses subject to the proposed tax currently comprise approximately 15 to 20 percent of the city’s job base and pay approximately 40 percent of the city’s business taxes. The revenues generated would be deposited into the Our City, Our Home Fund to be used for specific homeless services. Housing programs, including short-term rent subsidies, permanent supportive housing, and permanent rent subsidies would be allocated at least 50 percent of expenditures, or $125–150 million annually. Short-term residential shelters and hygiene programs would receive up to 10 percent, or $25–30 million annually. Prevention programs for those at-risk of becoming homeless or who have recently become homeless would receive up to 15 percent, or $38–45 million annually. Lastly, mental health services for homeless individuals would be allocated at least 25 percent, or $63–75 million annually. In FY 2017–18, the City allocated approximately $380 million for similar services. The measure also creates the Our City, Our Home Oversight Committee to monitor the administration of the special fund and to make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and Mayor’s Office to ensure the fund is administered in accordance with the proposed ordinance.

This measure requires 50%+1 affirmative votes to pass. The above statement is an impartial analysis of this measure. Arguments for and against this measure immediately follow. The full text begins on page 107. Some of the words used in the ballot digest are explained starting on page 58. 76 Local Ballot Measures – Proposition C 38-EN-N18-CP76 Proponent’s Argument in Favor of Proposition C Proposition C is the key to solving homelessness in • Move more than 4,000 households off the streets San Francisco now. and into affordable homes • Provide intensive mental health care and substance This bold plan was created by the people on the front use street-based care for over 4,000 severely lines of the homeless and affordable housing crisis impaired individuals every day. It’s a real solution – not more City Hall win- • Fund bathrooms and sanitation centers across the dow dressing. city Prop C will give us back the San Francisco we love: • Give the 1,000 people on our wait list for shelter where homeless people, including those who are dis- each night a place to sleep off the street abled, elderly, families and mentally ill, are taken care • Bring back the clean, safe, beautiful streets San of – and where we can all walk safely and securely in a Franciscans deserve clean and dignified city. Proposition C is our last, best chance to tackle home- It starts by asking the city’s very largest corporations – lessness, address the housing affordability crisis and not regular San Franciscans – to pay additional reve- protect the city we love. nue to fund these services. These top 1% of compa- The homeless crisis hurts all of us. nies, paying on income above $50 million per year, many of whom just received a huge tax break from Please join us and vote Yes on C. Donald Trump, can afford to do more. Affordable Housing Alliance It then dedicates the funding directly to building per- Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods manently affordable homes, preventing evictions, Mental Health Association of San Francisco mental health and substance use treatment, hygiene United Educators of San Francisco programs, and shelters. This money CANNOT be used Chinatown Community Development Center by City Hall politicians for any other purpose. GLIDE Foundation San Francisco Tenants Union Proposition C would: SEIU 1021 • Protect 7,000 San Franciscans from losing their Coalition on Homelessness homes Rebuttal to Proponent’s Argument in Favor of Proposition C

Everyone agrees that homelessness in San Francisco The proponents say not to worry because “big corpo- is a crisis, and everyone believes we need new ideas, rations” will pick up the tab. But the city’s own analy- a better plan and fundamental reforms to how we ses say the tax will hit businesses that comprise 40 deliver services. percent of the city’s tax base and cost middle-class jobs. Sadly, Prop C contains none of these things. Prop C was drafted by the Coalition on Homelessness San Francisco already spends $382 million a year on and other agencies that will receive millions in fund- homelessness programs — even before we count the ing from the measure. portion of San Francisco’s police, fire and health budgets dedicated to treating the impacts of homeless- Many of these agencies provide valuable services, but ness. Prop C would spend another $300 million per any proposition without fundamental reforms, a year. detailed plan and strong accountability measures is just a financial windfall for them, not a solution to the That’s a guaranteed set-aside of $682 million per year. crisis. By comparison: Vote NO on Prop C. • The Department of Children Youth and Families Gwendolyn Kaplan, Small Business Leader receives $46 million annually Henry Karnilowicz, President of the San Francisco • Parks: $77 million Council of District Merchants Associations* • Libraries: $84 million Hotel Council of San Francisco • Muni: $387 million Hispanic Chambers of Commerce of San Francisco If you vote Yes on Prop C, you lock in $682 million – Chinatown Merchants Association nearly as much as the City’s annual police and fire *For identification purposes only; author is signing as budgets combined or the entire cost of our city’s pub- an individual and not on behalf of an organization. lic health system — with no detailed plan, no reforms and no performance requirements.

Vote NO on Proposition C. San Francisco already Homelessness is the biggest problem facing San spends more than $382 million a year on homeless- Francisco, but we’ll never fix it without an innovative ness with little accountability and poor results. plan and reform of the current system – and Prop C contains none of these. San Francisco city government already spends more per capita – $12,551 per person – and more addressing Our newly elected Mayor London Breed has a unique homelessness than any big city in America. But it’s opportunity to bring the city together to pursue a con- hard to argue San Franciscans are getting good value sensus-based plan and put it before voters if it or acceptable results for the money spent. requires more money. Until then, join President of the San Francisco Council of District Merchants Henry That’s why Prop C is such a bad idea. It proposes the Karnilowicz*, Small Business Leader Gwen Kaplan, largest tax increase in San Francisco history – $300 Former San Francisco Democratic Party Chair Mary million per year – with no plan for spending the Jung, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, the money nor any accountability measures for the dozens San Francisco Committee on Jobs, the Building of agencies that will receive the funding. Owners and Managers Association of San Francisco The City’s own homelessness czar has said that, while and Supervisor Katy Tang and vote NO on Prop C. they do “God’s work,” there is a duplication of services *Title for identification purposes only and a lack of accountability among the more than 70 agencies currently providing homeless services under John Bozeman, Building Owners and Managers contract to the city. If, as Einstein said, “the definition Association of San Francisco of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different result,” voters would be ill-advised to vote for Prop C expecting change. Even worse, the City’s own analysis of Prop C by the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development says it is likely to cost many middle- class jobs in retail and manufacturing across the city.

Rebuttal to Opponent’s Argument Against Proposition C

Prop C is a bold plan to tackle our homeless crisis, • Prop C is a pragmatic, concrete measure that will funded by a small tax on San Francisco’s largest cor- shelter 1,000 people, help over 7,000 households porations. avoid homelessness, and create 4,000 new homes with supportive care. Those same corporations – many of whom received • Prop C will transform our mental health and drug billions in tax breaks from Donald Trump – are now treatment system to provide the care that is miss- leading the opposition to Prop C. Don’t be fooled. ing today. Our homeless crisis is hurting all of us. Every San • Prop C will provide restrooms across the city to Franciscan has experienced the real-life impact on our keep our streets sanitary and clean. streets of the housing crisis, mental illness, and the San Francisco can’t wait any longer. We need action opioid epidemic. now. Please join us in tackling this citywide crisis and San Francisco's poorest communities hit walls when- vote YES on C. ever they seek help. There are over 1,000 people on Affordable Housing Alliance our shelter waitlist, and over 7,000 homeless house- Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods holds on the housing waitlist, while thousands of San National Alliance on Mental Illness, San Francisco Franciscans needlessly become homeless each year. Sierra Club But San Francisco’s largest corporations tell us to keep United Educators of San Francisco suffering, because they don’t want to pay a small, one- SEIU 1021 half of one percent tax on revenue over 50 million dol- GLIDE Foundation lars. San Francisco Tenants Union Coalition on Homelessness, San Francisco Here are the facts: • Prop C was carefully crafted by people on the front lines of the homeless crisis – not City Hall. It focuses on proven results.

Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition C to give students the housing and support they deserve. Democrats Say Prop C Works for ALL of Us! We all know the Trump administration just gave big United Educators of San Francisco business one of the largest tax breaks in history, while AFT 2121 regular San Franciscans are struggling to pay rent. Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell, President, San Francisco This is a bold opportunity to recapture a portion of the Board of Education* revenue to make our city a healthy place for everyone Stevon Cook, Vice President, San Francisco Board of to live a dignified life. Let's make San Francisco work Education for all of us! Matt Haney, San Francisco Board of Education Commissioner* David Campos, San Francisco Democratic Party Chair* Mark Sanchez, San Francisco Board of Education Sandra Lee Fewer, District 1 Supervisor* Commissioner Jane Kim, District 6 Supervisor Shamann Walton, San Francisco Board of Education Norman Yee, District 7 Supervisor Commissioner Rafael Mandelman, District 8 Supervisor* Shanell Williams, San Francisco Community College Hillary Ronen, District 9 Supervisor* Board Trustee Jeff Adachi, San Francisco Public Defender* Thomas Temprano, San Francisco Community College Mark Leno, Former California State Senator* Board Trustee* Tom Ammiano, Former California State John Rizzo, San Francisco Community College Board Assemblymember* Trustee* John Burton, Former California Democratic Party Chair* *For identification purposes only; author is signing as John Avalos, Former District 11 Supervisor an individual and not on behalf of an organization. Sophenia Maxwell, Former District 7 Supervisor* The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- Petra De Jesus, Police Commissioner* ment: Our City Our Home, A Committee in Support of Keith Baraka, 2nd Vice Chair, San Francisco Proposition C. Democratic Party The three largest contributors to the true source recipient Jen Low, Elected member to the San Francisco committee: 1. Coalition on Homelessness, San Francisco, Democratic Party* 2. Evan Owski, 3. Dean Preston. Frances Hsieh, Elected member to the San Francisco Democratic Party* Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition C Peter Gallotta, Elected member to the San Francisco Democratic Party* Asian American Leaders Support Prop C! Kelly Groth, Elected member to the San Francisco Asian Americans make up 42% of the low-income fam- Democratic Party* ilies in San Francisco. This measure will keep our community housed and move our families living in *For identification purposes only; author is signing as unhealthy and overcrowded conditions into decent an individual and not on behalf of an organization. housing. Vote yes on Prop C! The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- Sandra Lee Fewer, Supervisor, District 1 ment: Our City Our Home, A Committee in Support Proposition C. Jane Kim, Supervisor, District 6* Norman Yee, Supervisor, District 7 The three largest contributors to the true source recipient Jeff Adachi, San Francisco Public Defender committee: 1. Coalition on Homelessness, San Francisco, Norman Fong, Executive Director, Chinatown 2. Evan Owski, 3. Dean Preston. Community Development Center Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition C Gordon Chin, Founder, Chinatown Community Development Center Students Deserve a Home Chinese Progressive Association 1 in 25 children in SFUSD sleep every night without a *For identification purposes only; author is signing as home. Teachers are working with students traumatized an individual and not on behalf of an organization. every day by the instability of homelessness. Educating and learning are severely impacted by the The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- crisis occurring in San Francisco and we need Prop C ment: Chinatown Community Development Center.

Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition C dition and are unhoused. We have seen firsthand the exacerbating effects of homelessness on those with Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods Say YES mental health issues and substance use disorders. on C! Prop C provides the mental health and addiction ser- We all know that the homelessness crisis hurts all of vices that homeless people need to transition off the us. Our city is cleaner, safer, and healthier when we streets. are able to get our homeless neighbors inside. It's time to finally make a real impact and create thriving Healthright 360 San Francisco neighborhoods that we all deserve. We Mental Health Association of San Francisco urge you to vote YES on C. National Alliance on Mental Illness SF Progress Foundation Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: Mental Health Association of San Francisco, ment: Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods. HealthRight 360.

Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition C Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition C The Council of Community Housing Organizations – Health Service Providers Say YES to C the coalition of San Francisco's nonprofit developers Working in healthcare has been a constant reminder and affordability advocates – urges a YES vote on that no one deserves to live on the street. Homeless Proposition C. Our City Our Home will finally provide people, including the elderly and disabled, are at a the funding needed to make a dramatically visible dif- higher risk for health problems and end up in the hos- ference with the only solution for homelessness that pital over and over, unable get the stability they need works: permanent housing for both those experienc- to end the cycle of homelessness. This is an expensive ing chronic homelessness and homeless families with and heartless way to treat San Franciscans. We urge children, while providing the mental health and other you to vote YES on C! services needed for long-term stability. Margaret Stafford MD, Director, Family Medicine AND Architecture + Community Design Inpatient Service Zuckerberg San Francisco General Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center Hospital* Bill Sorro Housing Program Barry Zevin, Medical Director of Street Medicine and Chinatown Community Development Center Shelter Health, SF Dept. of Public Health* Community Design Center William B. Shore, UCSF Emeritus Professor, Family Conard House and Community Medicine* Episcopal Community Services Lydia Leung, UCSF Associate Clinical Professor, Dept. HomeownershipSF of Family and Community Medicine* Mercy Housing Juliana Morris, UCSF Clinical Instructor, Department of Mission Economic Development Agency Family and Community Medicine* Mission Housing Development Corporation Colette Auerswald, UC Berkeley Associate Professor, PODER School of Public Health* San Francisco Community Land Trust Allen Cooper, Professor of Medicine, Chief SF Housing Development Corporation Gastroenterology (Emeritus), Stanford University* San Francisco Information Clearinghouse Kellene Eagen, MD Swords to Plowshares Michaela Lambert, RN Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation TODCO Group *For identification purposes only; author is signing as an individual and not on behalf of an organization. The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: The Council of Community Housing Organizations. The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: Barry Zevin. Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition C Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition C Mental Health Service Providers for Yes on C! We know that it is almost impossible to get off the LGBTQ Leaders Say Yes to Prop C streets when you are living with a mental health con- We San Franciscans consider ourselves to be one of the most progressive cities in the world with a deep

Arguments are the opinions of the authors and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency. Arguments are printed as submitted. Spelling and grammatical errors have not been corrected. 80 Paid Arguments – Proposition C 38-EN-N18-CP80 focus on equal rights. But in San Francisco, nearly Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition C one-third of the homeless population identifies as LGBTQ and over 13% of newly diagnosed HIV positive Dignity for Seniors and People with Disabilities community members are homeless. Building housing The affordability and eviction crisis has pushed many can keep our community safe and greatly assist our seniors and disabled people with low incomes onto efforts to get to zero new HIV infections. Vote YES on the streets. Not one more should enter the cycle of C! homelessness. We are better than that as a society. Vote Yes on Prop C! Rafael Mandelman, District 8 Supervisor Mark Leno, Former California State Senator Senior and Disability Action Tom Ammiano, Former California State California Alliance for Retired Americans Assemblymember* Bill Hirsch, Executive Director, AIDS Legal Referral Brian Basinger, Executive Director, Q Foundation Panel* Rebecca Rolfe, Executive Director, SF LGBT Center* Gray Panthers San Francisco AIDS Foundation *For identification purposes only; author is signing as Cleve Jones, Author, When We Rise an individual and not on behalf of an organization. Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club Alpha Honey Mahogany Mulugeta, Harvey Milk The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- Democratic Club Co-President* ment: Senior and Disability Action. Thomas Temprano, City College of San Francisco Trustee* Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition C Roma Guy, San Francisco Health Commissioner Business Suffers When Homelessness is Out of Debra Walker, Department of Building Inspection Control Commissioner* San Francisco business owners deserve to be part of a *For identification purposes only; author is signing as thriving, dignified community. Without clean streets an individual and not on behalf of an organization. and healthy neighbors, our business community and economy will suffer. Prop C reflects our city's values, The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- striving to make our commercial corridors vibrant, ment: Q Foundation. welcoming spaces for all. Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition C Haight Ashbury Merchants Association STUD Collective Eviction can mean homelessness! Roxie Theater When you're evicted from your rent controlled apart- The Booksmith ment and you don't have a strong safety network, it can mean that you are forced out of the city or onto The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- the streets. For tenants, whether we live on a fixed- ment: Christin Evans. income, or are middle income, losing our home can mean disaster. Prop C ensures our city will have Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition C robust eviction prevention services and that if the Faith Leaders Support Prop C! unthinkable happens to you or someone you love, you can fight to keep your home. As faith leaders, we care for the spiritual wellbeing of our communities and our city. Yet we know that ensur- San Francisco Tenants Union ing a basic degree of material wellbeing for each of us Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco is vital to the spiritual health of us all. And in a city Jordan Davis, Evicted Community Leader* with such extraordinary means, creative and techno- Anakh Sul Rama, Evicted Community Leader* logical prowess, and sheer abundance, we can do far Causa Justa/Just Cause better than the widening inequality we see around us. Mission Economic Development Agency So many of our brothers and sisters are consigned to *For identification purposes only; author is signing as the most deplorable conditions—unsheltered, trauma- an individual and not on behalf of an organization. tized and un-regarded in our very midst. Meanwhile, The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- many thousands of others live fearfully on the brink of ment: San Francisco Tenants Union. succumbing to the appalling situation of losing their homes and stability themselves. These are grave injus-

Arguments are the opinions of the authors and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency. Arguments are printed as submitted. Spelling and grammatical errors have not been corrected. 38-EN-N18-CP81 Paid Arguments – Proposition C 81 tices which people of all faiths are bound to oppose. portionate number of African Americans living on the Let's take a great step forward in ensuring the wellbe- streets in San Francisco. ing of our communities. Danny Glover, Actor and Director Archbishop Franzo Wayne King* Shanell Williams, San Francisco Community College Father Richard Smith Board Trustee* GLIDE Foundation Shamann Walton, San Francisco Board of Education Lorena Melgarejo, Executive Director, Faith in Action* Commissioner* Rabbi Michael Lezak, GLIDE* *For identification purposes only; author is signing as Rabbi Noa Kushner, The Kitchen* an individual and not on behalf of an organization. Rev. Deacon Bidwell-Waite, Faith in Action* Rev. Dr. Timothy Svoboda, Youth With A Mission The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- Rev. Margret Henderson, Old First Presbyterian Church ment: Our City Our Home, A Committee in Support of Rev. Nancy Pennekemp, San Francisco Night Proposition C. Ministries The three largest contributors to the true source recipient Rev. Victor H. Floyd, Calvary Presbyterian Church committee: 1. Coalition on Homelessness, 2. Evan Owski, 3. Dean Preston. *For identification purposes only; author is signing as an individual and not on behalf of an organization. Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition C The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: GLIDE Foundation. Small Landlords for Prop C People come from around the world to live in San Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition C Francisco, yet we greet them with a human rights catastrophe. Let's start the real work of solving this San Francisco's Latinx Community Needs Prop C! issue by funding the programs that homeless service With aggressive gentrification on the rise in our Latinx providers have been demanding for years. NO MORE neighborhoods, we have seen the disproportionate STREET HOMELESSNESS! YES ON C! rise of Latinx becoming homeless. And in the Era of Trump, where immigrants are already under attack, we Buck Bagot should be fighting to preserve the cultural diversity Nato Green that makes San Francisco the vibrant, diverse city we Alex Lantsberg love, not thrusting our neighbors into the cycle of The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- homelessness. Vota Sí en Prop C! ment: Alex Lantsberg.

San Francisco Latino Democratic Club Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition C Dolores Street Community Services David Campos, San Francisco Democratic Party Chair* GLIDE says YES on C! John Avalos, former District 11 Supervisor San Francisco is a compassionate city. But it takes *For identification purposes only; author is signing as work to live up to our better instincts. an individual and not on behalf of an organization. We know that misfortune, illness, accidents and mis- The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- steps can befall any of us at any time. In a compas- ment: Our City Our Home, A Committee in Support of sionate community these events don't need to be Proposition C. causes for despair or for living in fear. We all benefit The three largest contributors to the true source recipient from a world that is just and decent, sociable and kind. committee: 1. Coalition on Homelessness, San Francisco, We rest easier in such an environment. We feel less 2. Evan Owski, 3. Dean Preston. divided from one another. We create space for opportunity and creativity and cooperation; for harnessing Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition C our full potential as individuals and as a people. Join African American Leaders in Support of Prop C. Currently we face a human catastrophe in the home- It's no secret that San Francisco's African American lessness and despair among us, and a moral challenge population has been among the hardest hit during the to do right by our neighbor. In “Our City, Our Home,” housing and homelessness crisis. We ask you to join we have a historic opportunity to set a better course us in supporting Prop C to greatly reduce the dispro- for ourselves. GLIDE has emphasized love and inclusion for over 50 years. We believe Proposition C sets

Arguments are the opinions of the authors and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency. Arguments are printed as submitted. Spelling and grammatical errors have not been corrected. 82 Paid Arguments – Proposition C 38-EN-N18-CP82 us on the path to a greater, more capacious city in Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition C which love and inclusion represent not just widely held values but create a cherished environment, in Vote YES on Proposition C - Our City, Our Home. which everyone shares the glow, security and dignity The Right Priorities. The Right Approach. The Right of home. Time. GLIDE Foundation Each year, thousands of San Franciscans experience homelessness, including more than 3,000 children. The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- Every night, 1,000 San Franciscans are denied emer- ment: GLIDE Foundation. gency shelter. Nearly every treatment program in the City is full. Despite significant resources devoted to Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition C battling homelessness, more is needed to give individ- San Francisco Democratic Socialists of America Say uals and families a chance for a better future. YES on C Proposition C, Our City, Our Home combines bold Every day in our city, people are forced to live in tents vision with bold investments for the City's future. Prop under the shadows of gleaming skyscrapers and C doubles investments in permanent housing, increas- luxury condos. In one of the wealthiest cities in the es mental health services, expands our shelter capaci- world, we have the means to provide for people's ty, and prioritizes prevention. Proposition C gives basic needs and respond to an urgent public health thousands of individuals and families real opportunity crisis impacting almost 7,500 homeless San to exit homelessness, for good. And Prop C ensures Franciscans. All we have to do is tax a handful of mas- accountability and transparency for public expendi- sively profitable multinational corporations. These tures. companies just received a trillion dollar corporate tax Hospitality House enthusiastically supports break from the GOP, and they can easily afford this Proposition C. tiny tax, a fraction of one percent of their annual revenue. We can transform San Francisco by passing Prop We're calling on our champions of local industry to C and providing housing, emergency shelter, and join thousands of San Franciscans in saying YES to mental health services for thousands of our homeless Real Solutions, and YES to San Francisco's future. neighbors. Housing is a human right. No one should Vote YES on Proposition C - Our City, Our Home. have to wonder where they'll lay their head tonight. Vote yes on Prop C. Daniel Hlad, Central City Hospitality House Democratic Socialists of America San Francisco The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: Central City Hospitality House. The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: Democratic Socialists of America, San Francisco Chapter (Electoral Fund). Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition C Did you know there are no consequences for lying in Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition C ballot arguments? The opponents are straight up lying Nearly 1/3 of the City’s homeless population is in when they say Prop C has “no plan.” The ballot digest Bayview, but we get less than 10% of the City’s budget clearly describes Prop C’s plan to invest $300 million/ for homelessness. We see first-hand the alarming need year in housing and services to address homeless- for homelessness and mental health services in our ness. Shame on these large corporations for lying to District 10 neighborhoods. We stand with our commu- protect their Trump tax cuts! nity, supporting Gwendolyn Westbrook and Mother Vote HELL YES on Prop C! Brown’s, demanding Beds for Bayview, and voting YES on Prop C! See our full analysis in our voter guide: www.theLeagueSF.org/PropC Tony Kelly, Beds for Bayview Coalition* San Francisco League of Pissed Off Voters *For identification purposes only; author is signing as an individual and not on behalf of an organization. The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: Alexander Cotton, Allyson Eddy Bravmann, Cynthia The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- Crews, Gabriel Markoff, Jeremy Pollock, John Blue, Kelly ment: Tony Kelly.

Lawson, Lee Hepner, Nathanial Owen, Peter Gallotta, Sam The three largest contributors to the true source recipient Heft-Luthy, Sondra Angulo. committee: 1. Scott Banister, 2. Libertarian Party of San Francisco, 3. Tim Carrico. End of Paid Arguments IN FAVOR of Proposition C Paid Argument AGAINST Proposition C Paid Argument AGAINST Proposition C Homelessness in San Francisco is a humanitarian crisis, but throwing more money at the problem is not NO ON C enough. If we are serious about tackling the root According to the Office of Economic and Workforce causes of homelessness, we need better ideas and Development, this misguided initiative could cause stronger reforms to ensure the agencies receiving middle-income job loss at some large companies. The money are actually helping get people off the streets. job losses will affect people in mid-level jobs such as If Prop C passes, the City will be required to spend administrative, retail, or grocery store workers. nearly $682 million a year on homelessness. This is San Francisco will spend nearly $280 million on the almost as much as we currently spend on the San homeless this fiscal year that equals $38,000 per indi- Francisco Police and Fire Departments combined, but vidual. San Francisco does not need more money, it with less accountability for results. needs better management. I cannot support spending $682 million a year on The San Francisco Republican Party homelessness with no guarantee of success. Vote No on C The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: San Francisco Republican Party. San Francisco Supervisor Katy Tang The three largest contributors to the true source recipient The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- committee: 1. Retain Our San Francisco Superior Court ment: SF Forward. Judges 2018, 2. Committee For An Affordable San Francisco, 3. Stop The Prohibition Proposition. The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Committee on Jobs Government Reform Fund, Paid Argument AGAINST Proposition C 2. Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company, 3. SF Association of Realtors Legal Action Fund. Prop C despicably blames yet another of The City’s problems on the thriving industry that has made our Paid Argument AGAINST Proposition C economy flourish. Bureaucrats consider it a "privilege" San Francisco Democrats Urge You to Vote NO on Prop to operate a business in The City; we consider it none C of their business! President Trump, the Drudge Report and other conser- Even the proponents admit that the $382 million we vatives mock San Francisco every day for San spend on homelessness now is not utilized effectively Francisco’s inability to address our homelessness and the problem continues to get worse. Why should crisis despite hundreds of millions we throw at the we believe that another $300 million will magically problem. turn things around? Unfortunately, Prop C won’t solve the problem and Another patchwork attempt which creates more gov- plays right into the hands of our city’s Right Wing crit- ernment programs will yield the same poor results we ics. have seen time and time again. We must hold our government accountable to the people so that over We can’t solve homelessness with a divisive measure time we can work to reduce the need for all this that proposes a tax increase the city’s own analysis spending, not double it. admits will cost middle-class jobs. Vote NO on C. We can’t solve homelessness with a divisive ballot measure that proposes $300 million a year in new Libertarian Party of San Francisco spending with no plan or accountability. www.LPSF.org Mayor Breed and San Francisco have an opportunity The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- to implement her well-thought homelessness plan and ment: Libertarian Party of San Francisco. demonstrate that progressives can manage effectively

Arguments are the opinions of the authors and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency. Arguments are printed as submitted. Spelling and grammatical errors have not been corrected. 84 Paid Arguments – Proposition C 38-EN-N18-CP84 and reduce homelessness without abandoning our Funds, 2. Hathaway Dinwiddle Construction Company, compassion. 3. San Francisco Association of Realtors Legal Action Fund. Mary Jung, Former San Francisco Democratic Party Paid Argument AGAINST Proposition C Chair* Tom Hsieh, Democratic Party Leader* Latino Leaders Urge you to Vote NO on Prop C Kat Anderson, Democratic Party Leader* We need real solutions to homelessness, not a tax *For identification purposes only; author is signing as increase that the city’s own analysis says will cost an individual and not on behalf of an organization. middle-class jobs. The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- You can’t solve homelessness with a measure that ment: SF Forward. threatens people’s jobs, income and their ability to The three largest contributors to the true source recipient afford their homes. committee: 1. Committee on Jobs Government Reform Fund, Let’s go back to the drawing board with our Mayor 2. Hathaway Dinwiddre Construction Company, 3. SF Association of Realtors Legal Action Fund. and implement the well-thought-out plan she put forward in her campaign. Paid Argument AGAINST Proposition C In the meantime, vote NO on Prop C. Chinatown Leaders Urge You to Learn the Facts About Hispanic Chambers of Commerce of San Francisco Prop C The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- • Biggest tax increase in San Francisco history ment: SF Forward. • Doubles funding to the same flawed delivery The three largest contributors to the true source recipient system and programs committee: 1. Committee on Jobs Government Reform Funds, 2. Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company, 3. • Contains no reforms, no plan, and no performance San Francisco Association of Realtors Legal Action Fund. requirements Paid Argument AGAINST Proposition C • Locks in more than $680 million funding through budget set asides — more than the police and fire If Prop C passes, it would be the largest tax increase in departments put together San Francisco history–doubling spending on homelessness services to a total of $682 million a year. This • Spends $375,000 — a total of $1.5 billion — over additional funding would be locked in forever, with no five years on each homeless person it purports to plan or accountability measures to make sure the help — with no guarantee of housing or an exit agencies receiving the money are actually having an from homelessness impact • City’s own analysis says it will devastate middle As a small business owner with a storefront at the class jobs and incentivize companies to move frontlines of the homelessness crisis, I couldn’t agree employees out of San Francisco more that we need better ideas to address the prob- • Written before the election of our new Mayor with- lem. But Prop C has no chance of succeeding if there out her involvement is no plan and no accountability. Prop C is well-intentioned but seriously flawed. Let’s I urge you to vote No on Prop C get behind a real sustainable plan for reducing home- Gwen Kaplan, Small Business Leader lessness. The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- Vote No on Prop C ment: SF Forward. Chinatown Merchants Association The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Committee on Jobs Government Reform The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- Funds, 2. Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company, 3. SF ment: SF Forward. Association of Realtors Legal Action Fund. The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Committee on Jobs Government Reform

Paid Argument AGAINST Proposition C We all know that we need to do more to address homelessness in our streets, but Prop C is not the Here are a few things to consider before you cast your answer. vote on Prop C: Vote No on Prop C. San Francisco city government already spends more per capita than any other city in America. Hotel Council of San Francisco San Francisco city government already spends more The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- on homelessness per capita than any other city in ment: SF Forward. America. The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Committee on Jobs Government Reform Fund, At $300 million per year, Prop C is the largest tax 2. Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company, 3. SF increase ever proposed by San Francisco. Association of Realtors Legal Action Fund.

San Franciscans just passed a $141 million tax Paid Argument AGAINST Proposition C increase on the June ballot that the city hasn't even begun collecting yet. Prop C is a nonstarter if there is no real plan to solve our homelessness crisis. Prop C would nearly double funding for the existing agencies that contract with San Francisco to provide Prop C proposes spending an additional $300 million a homeless services, but the measure contains no plan, year on homelessness services with no accountability no performance benchmarks and no accountability measures to ensure agencies receiving the money are measures for how the money is spent. actually delivering results. San Francisco Small Business leaders urge you to vote As a small business leader already operating in one of NO on Prop C the most expensive cities in America, I’m particularly concerned about Prop C’s impact on our middle-class Henry Karnilowicz communities. The City’s own analysis says the tax will President, San Francisco Council of District Merchants cost middle-class jobs, driving away customers from Association* many of San Francisco’s merchant corridors. This is *For identification purposes only; author is signing as unacceptable. an individual and not on behalf of an organization. I urge you to vote No on Prop C. The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: SF Forward. David Heller* President, Greater Geary Blvd Merchants Association The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Committee on Jobs Government Reform *For identification purposes only; author is signing as Funds, 2. Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company, an individual and not on behalf of an organization. 3. San Francisco Association of Realtors Legal Action Fund. The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- Paid Argument AGAINST Proposition C ment: SF Forward. The three largest contributors to the true source recipient Proposition C will not solve our homelessness prob- committee: 1. Committee on Jobs Government Reform Fund, lem. 2. Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company, 3. SF Association of Realtors Legal Action Fund. Proposition C proposes the biggest tax increase in city history, doubles spending on homelessness services Paid Argument AGAINST Proposition C with no plan or additional accountability measures for the agencies receiving the money and locks in the Proposition C proposes the biggest tax increase in city funding as a a budget set aside. history, doubles spending on homelessness services with no plan or additional accountability measures for Proposition C spends a total of $1.5 billion over five the agencies receiving the money and locks in the years with no guarantee of housing or an exit from funding as a a budget set aside. homelessness. It contains no reforms, no plan, and no performance requirements. To put things in perspective, San Francisco will now lock in $682 million a year in funding — almost double

Arguments are the opinions of the authors and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency. Arguments are printed as submitted. Spelling and grammatical errors have not been corrected. 86 Paid Arguments – Proposition C 38-EN-N18-CP86 the current amount — for the same homeless service Paid Argument AGAINST Proposition C system that produced the current result without a plan or performance benchmarks for how the money is San Franciscans willingly spend more to address spent. This is almost as much as we currently spend homelessness per capita than any other city in the on the San Francisco Police and Fire Departments country. combined with less accountability for results. Supporters of this measure offer no solutions, no San Francisco Police urge you to vote No on Prop C. accountability and no thought in solving homelessness beyond guilt. San Francisco Police Officers Association If Prop C passes, the city will be spending $90 million The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- more on homelessness than Muni, Children Youth and ment: SF Forward. Families, Libraries, and Rec and Park combined. The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Committee on Jobs Government Reform Fund, San Franciscans should reject this expensive proposi- 2. Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company, 3. SF tion of guilt and demand that our elected officials pro- Association of Realtors Legal Action Fund. duce results from our existing $11 billion dollar budget. Paid Argument AGAINST Proposition C That is why I am urging San Franciscans to vote NO At $300 million per year, Proposition C is the biggest on Prop C. proposed tax increase in San Francisco history, and Ron Dudum, Sunset Neighborhood Leader could cost the city a large numbers of middle class jobs. The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: SF Forward. Prop C nearly doubles San Francisco’s payroll and gross receipts taxes on businesses headquartered The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Committee on Jobs Government Reform Fund, here. No other major city in California even charges a 2. Hathaway Dinwiddle Construction Company, 3. SF business payroll tax because it is such a strong incen- Association of Realtors Legal Action Fund. tive for companies to leave or grow elsewhere. That’s why the City’s own analysis of Prop C from the Paid Argument AGAINST Proposition C Office of Workforce and Economic Development says At $300 million annually, Proposition C is the largest Prop C will cause the city to lose middle-class jobs in proposed tax increase in San Francisco history. While offices and retail throughout the city. the measure addresses the right issue of our time — “We need to be conscious of who our revenue gener- homelessness — it is too costly and fails to include ating measures are affecting. In this case, it seems the appropriate benchmarks on spending. In short, this potential to impact middle income jobs should cause measure is an effort to spend significantly more concerns,” the report concludes. money on a serious problem yet lacks discernment on how and why that money is spent, and whether the We should go back to the drawing board and work spending is making a difference. with our new Mayor London Breed to come up with a solution that fights homelessness without costing Innovation is a fundamental component to the success more San Franciscans their jobs, livelihoods and, pos- of the technology industry here in San Francisco. At sibly, their homes. We urge you to Vote NO on Prop C. the core of innovation is the idea that we can and should improve things by looking at issues with a dif- San Francisco Chamber of Commerce ferent approach. Proposition C is the antithesis to The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- innovation; instead of reevaluating how our current ment: SF Forward. homelessness budget is spent, and whether that spending is making a sufficient impact, this measure The three largest contributors to the true source recipient suggests we should simply spend more money in the committee: 1. Committee on Jobs Government Reform Fund, exact same manner and hope the problem is fixed. 2. Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company, 3. SF Association of Realtors Legal Action Fund. Here at sf.citi, we suggest, instead, that as a community we should go back to the drawing board and work with City and community leaders to come up with a

Arguments are the opinions of the authors and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency. Arguments are printed as submitted. Spelling and grammatical errors have not been corrected. 38-EN-N18-CP87 Paid Arguments – Proposition C 87 solution that fights homelessness effectively with real results. Let's consider, first, policy reforms that address mental health and shelter services and other sorely needed changes to the status quo of homelessness services. We simply cannot continue to throw more and more money at a problem with no results when the lives of San Franciscans are at stake. Vote NO on Proposition C. sf.citi The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: SF Forward. The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Committee on Jobs Government Reform Fund, 2. Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company, 3. SF Association of Realtors Legal Action Fund.

Additional Tax on Cannabis Businesses; Expanding the Businesses Subject to D Business Taxes

Shall the City impose new cannabis business taxes beginning in 2021, at YES rates ranging from 1% to 5% on gross receipts of cannabis businesses in NO San Francisco, where the Board of Supervisors could decrease those rates, or increase them up to 7%; and shall the City apply many of its business taxes to businesses with over $500,000 in gross receipts in San Francisco that do not have a physical presence here; raising an estimated $2–4 million annually in combined tax revenues in 2019 and 2020, and an estimated $7–16 million annually beginning in 2021, and with no expiration date on these newly imposed and applied taxes?

• 1.5 percent on gross revenues over $1 million from Digest by the Ballot Simplification Committee cannabis business activities other than the retail The Way It Is Now: The City collects a tax on gross sale of cannabis products. receipts from many businesses operating in San These additional taxes would not apply to: Francisco. The current tax rates on gross receipts range from 0.075 percent to 0.65 percent. Cannabis • Revenues from the retail sale of medicinal canna- businesses are subject to the tax on gross receipts. bis; Businesses with $1 million or less in total gross reve- • The first $500,000 of gross revenues; nue within San Francisco are generally exempt from • Revenues from certain activities indirectly related to the gross receipts tax. Some other businesses, includ- cannabis businesses; or ing certain nonprofit organizations, banks and insur- • Some businesses exempt from The City’s gross ance companies, are also exempt. receipts tax, such as certain nonprofit organiza- The City collects gross receipts and other taxes on tions. businesses that meet specified conditions relating to The Board of Supervisors could decrease or increase activities within San Francisco. the tax rate, up to a maximum rate of 7 percent in Increasing tax revenue spending limits requires San each category. By a two-thirds vote of the Board, the Francisco voter approval. tax in any category may be increased up to 1 percent each year. The Proposal: Beginning January 1, 2021, Proposition D would impose a new gross receipts cannabis busi- Revenues from this additional tax would go into the ness tax of: General Fund, which The City may use for any public purpose. • 2.5 percent on the first $1 million of gross revenues from the retail sale of cannabis products; Proposition D would increase The City’s annual tax revenue spending limit for four years. • 5 percent on gross revenues over $1 million from the retail sale of cannabis products; In addition, beginning January 1, 2019, Proposition D • 1 percent on the first $1 million of gross revenues would modify The City’s tax code to apply many of The from cannabis business activities other than the City’s business taxes to some businesses that receive retail sale of cannabis products; and more than $500,000 in gross revenue in San Francisco and do not have a physical presence in The City.

A "YES" Vote Means: If you vote "yes," you want to: How "D" Got on the Ballot • Impose new cannabis business taxes; and On July 31, 2018, the Board of Supervisors voted 8 to • Apply many of The City’s business taxes to some 3 to place Proposition D on the ballot. The Supervisors businesses that do not have a physical presence in voted as follows: The City. Yes: Brown, Cohen, Fewer, Peskin, Safai, Stefani, Tang, A "NO" Vote Means: If you vote "no," you do not Yee. approve these taxes and modifications. No: Kim, Mandelman, Ronen. Controller's Statement on "D" City Controller Ben Rosenfield has issued the following statement on the fiscal impact of Proposition D: Should this ordinance be approved, in my opinion, it would result in a tax revenue increase to the City of an estimated $2–4 million in 2019, growing to $7–16 million annually beginning in 2021. The tax is a general tax and proceeds would be deposited into the General Fund. The measure would amend the City’s Business Tax and Regulations Code to impose a cannabis business tax rate of between one percent and five percent depending on the type of cannabis business activity and amount of a business’s gross receipts, beginning on January 1, 2021. In addition, the measure would exempt the first $500,000 of gross receipts and exempt retail sales of medicinal cannabis. The tax rate may be adjusted between zero percent and seven percent at any time by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Supervisors, but the rate cannot be increased by more than 1 percent annually. This portion of the ordinance is estimated to generate $5–12 million annually beginning in 2021. Additionally, the ordinance would permit the City to tax businesses that do not have a physical presence here, provided those businesses’ sales exceed $500,000 annually. The revenue implications of this provision depend on the extent to which local whole- salers, retailers, and consumers directly receive ship- ments from these non-local businesses, as opposed to shipping through other distributors already subject to business tax. Currently, this is largely unknown to the City. We estimate shorter-term revenues of $2 to 4 million annually as a result of this change, with the potential for significant additional tax revenue depending on the total sales from new required business tax payers. For each additional $1 billion from such sales, City revenues would increase by approximately $1.5 million.

Prop D is a fair and data-driven tax on high-earning - Education about the effects of cannabis cannabis businesses to ensure they pay their fair - Compassion programs for low-income patients share to build a responsible, inclusive industry. - Equity programs for business owners harmed by over-policing In 2016, California voted to legalize cannabis and allow - Training and education for the new cannabis work- cities like San Francisco to tax the associated busi- force nesses. - Enforcement of city cannabis permitting laws San Francisco is the last major city in California to We cannot leave millions of dollars on the table that pass a tax on cannabis. could fund key resources in our community. Learning from the experiences of other cities, San Prop D is specifically endorsed by: Francisco worked with a broad range of community and industry stakeholders to design a fair tax struc- Supervisor Malia Cohen ture. Supervisor Norman Yee Supervisor Katy Tang The end result is something that the entire community Supervisor Catherine Stefani can be proud of. Prop D is structured to keep medici- Supervisor Vallie Brown nal cannabis affordable, incentivize local manufacturing businesses, support startup businesses entering Vote Yes on Proposition D – Cannabis Education, the market, provide data-driven analysis of the indus- Access, and Equity try, and put Equity businesses on equal footing. Supervisor Malia Cohen Prop D, which is expected to generate ~ $10 Million Supervisor Norman Yee per year, will allow the highest-earning cannabis busi- Supervisor Katy Tang nesses to contribute to: Supervisor Catherine Stefani Supervisor Vallie Brown

Rebuttal to Proponent’s Argument in Favor of Proposition D

A long uphill battle was fought to legalize marijuana. The Proposition D ordinance wording requires that tax Consumers were excited when San Francisco dispen- revenue goes into the city’s General Fund, with no saries finally opened for legal, recreational products specific contribution to education, to training, nor which are safe, tested and quality controlled. But the enforcement. But the Board of Supervisors misleads Board of Supervisors, which submitted Proposition D, us, tells us differently. Don’t you wish San Francisco may ruin this before it even has a chance. bureaucrats would just give us voters correct information? Let’s hold them accountable and vote NO on The Board of Supervisors incorrectly assumes canna- Prop D. We deserve honest guidance so we can feel bis businesses are highly successful, and we’re learn- good about our decision come Election Day. ing many across California are actually struggling with narrow profit margins. As a result, many cities are Learn more at www.richiegreenberg.com. actually lowering cannabis taxes. Richie Greenberg The Board of Supervisors says cannabis businesses need to pay their fair share, yet they already pay a business tax, and they pay the required payroll taxes and income taxes- that's their fair share. Adding more proposed taxes on top of taxes is actually unfair and simply abusive! If this tax passes, consumers will face even higher cannabis prices than now; San Francisco risks losing legal, safe recreational marijuana, fueling the growth of an illegal cannabis market instead. We certainly would not be proud of that.

By all measures, Proposition D is shortsighted and will harm cannabis-related businesses with higher costs, putting them out of business, and driving consumers back to purchasing marijuana on the illegal market with reduced product testing and quality. If approved, this additional tax serves no useful public purpose. It's simply a City Hall greedy money-grab. Tax revenues will go, not to fund education or rehabilitation programs, but to the General Fund, the City’s ever expanding and unaccountable bureaucracy. Say no to Proposition D. Keep consumption safe and legal. Richie Greenberg

Rebuttal to Opponent’s Argument Against Proposition D Proposition D was crafted with the input of educators, Prop D is endorsed by the San Francisco Equity Group business owners, patients, and regulators. The tax is a Vote Yes on Proposition D – Cannabis Education, fair way to keep cannabis businesses accountable, Access, and Equity while supporting small businesses, equity operators, and low income patients across the City. Malia Cohen, President, Board of Supervisors This revenue will allow San Francisco to use a data- San Francisco Equity Group driven approach in developing a responsible, fair, and safe cannabis industry. By directing money to the general fund, the City can be responsive to the changing needs over time. Prop D helps pay for legal assistance, financial access, and worker training. It will help create a well-trained, socially responsible, unionized workforce to ensure that the benefits of the new industry are accessible to everyone. Prop D helps support for a streamlined, safety-driven permitting process that will prioritize public safety and limit the illegal market. San Francisco has one chance to build a fair, safe, and responsible industry.

Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition D even Berkeley lowered its cannabis tax rate. Cannabis is already taxed in California and San Francisco. LGBTQ Leaders Urge You to Vote Yes on D California imposes a 15% excise tax. San Francisco We are proud to support a progressive tax that allows taxes it at 8.5%, and cannabis businesses with gross LGBTQ San Franciscans to continue to use medical receipts of over $1,000,000 are already taxed from cannabis tax-free as an HIV/AIDS treatment. .075% to .65%. Cannabis is already taxed at every step of the supply chain—cultivation, testing, and sales. Prop D would also fund much-needed cannabis education initiatives and programming to support entrepre- Prop D purposely leaves the door open to supervisors neurs unjustly targeted by the War on Drugs. to further increase taxes beyond what voters approve. The starting rates are 1%, 1.5%, 2.5%, and 5%. Prop D Vote Yes on D sets 7% as the maximum; it’s just a matter of time before tax hungry politicians vote to raise rates to 7%. Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club Compton's Trans Cultural District Vote NO on D. The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- Libertarian Party of San Francisco ment: Sophia Kitler. The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- End of Paid Arguments IN FAVOR of Proposition D ment: Libertarian Party of San Francisco. The three largest contributors to the true source recipient Paid Argument AGAINST Proposition D committee: 1. Scott Banister, 2. Libertarian Party of California. 3. Tim Carrico. By all measures, Proposition D is shortsighted and will harm cannabis-related businesses with higher costs, driving consumers back to purchasing marijuana on the illegal market with reduced product testing and quality. If approved, this additional tax serves no benevolent purpose. Tax revenues will go, not to education or rehabilitation programs, but to the general fund, likely to city employee payroll and pensions. Say no to Prop D. San Francisco Republican Party The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: San Francisco Republican Party. The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Retain Our San Francisco Superior Court Judges 2018, 2. Committee For An Affordable San Francisco, 3. Stop The Prohibition Proposition.

Paid Argument AGAINST Proposition D Finally, recreational marijuana can be purchased openly and legally, but Prop D would send pot pur- chasers back to the black market with onerous taxes that would make the price of legal cannabis prohibi- tively high. Wasn’t the whole point of legalization to eliminate the black market where even children could easily access marijuana, and quality and potency were unpredictable? Washington and Colorado lowered their initially high taxes to attract buyers back to the legal market, and

Partial Allocation of Hotel Tax for E Arts and Cultural Purposes

Shall the City annually distribute up to 1.5% of the current base hotel tax YES for specific arts and cultural purposes, without increasing the existing NO hotel tax?

• $3 million to support communities working to Digest by the Ballot Simplification Committee maintain cultural heritage in City neighborhoods; The Way It Is Now: The City currently imposes a hotel and tax on the rental of hotel rooms. The tax is 14 percent • $2.5 million to address needs in the arts commu- (an 8 percent base tax and a 6 percent tax surcharge). nity, as determined by a cultural services allocation The tax goes into the General Fund, and the Board of plan. Supervisors and the Mayor may allocate the money for any public purpose. Dollar amounts will change subject to the receipt of tax revenues. The Arts Commission is a City agency that receives money from the General Fund. The Arts Commission: After all of these distributions have been made for a fiscal year, any remaining portion of the funds would • Funds arts programs for youth, community and arts go into the General Fund. education; A "YES" Vote Means: If you vote "yes," you want The • Approves designs of City-owned structures; City to distribute up to 1.5 percent of the current base • Oversees City-owned cultural centers; and hotel tax for specific arts and cultural purposes. • Selects art for City buildings and public spaces. A "NO" Vote Means: If you vote "no," you do not want The City to make this distribution. In addition to funding the Arts Commission, The City runs other programs that fund nonprofit organizations to support arts activities and help neighborhoods Controller's Statement on "E" maintain their unique cultural heritage. City Controller Ben Rosenfield has issued the follow- The Proposal: Proposition E would distribute up to 1.5 ing statement on the fiscal impact of Proposition E: percent of the money raised from the current 8 per- Should the proposed amendment be approved by the cent base hotel tax for specified arts and cultural pur- voters, in my opinion, it would have a significant poses. It would not change the hotel tax rate of 14 per- impact on the cost of government. The measure dedi- cent. cates a portion of the City’s hotel tax revenue which is In each fiscal year, it would require The City to make a currently available for any public purpose to specific distribution of set dollar amounts for these designated arts and cultural services. As these funds are shifted to arts and cultural uses: these purposes, they would not be available to support other City spending. • $16.3 million to support nonprofit cultural organizations; The hotel tax currently generates approximately $370 million that is available for any governmental purpose. • $6.4 million for programs related to the Cultural The proposed amendment would allocate approxi- Equity Endowment; mately eight percent of total hotel tax revenue to spec- • $3.8 million to support City-owned community cul- ified arts and cultural services. The City currently allo- tural centers; cates General Fund revenues to many of these same purposes. When compared to these current spending

Protect Arts and Culture without raising taxes. Vote • Bring arts to kids and schools to encourage their YES on E. creativity and pay dividends for a lifetime. Arts and culture are the heart of San Francisco. Our • Support Cultural Districts and community arts so children benefit every day from hands-on education at that arts and culture are available to all San places like the Exploratorium; world-renowned per- Franciscans. forming arts institutions like the San Francisco • Keep our economy strong, as San Francisco arts Symphony, Ballet and Opera bring music, dance and help attract tourists here, contributing one-point- language programs to schools; our diversity and heri- seven billion dollars annually to the City’s economy. tage are preserved at places like the Calle 24, SOMA Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District and the Proposition E is spearheaded by the San Francisco African American Art & Culture Complex; and small Arts & Culture Coalition representing arts and culture grassroots arts and culture organizations and individ- organizations united to restore the heart of our city – ual artists strengthen the fabric and vitality of every arts and culture. San Francisco community. Please join us. Vote Yes on E. But over the years, funding for arts and culture – Mayor London Breed which was once dedicated from the hotel tax – has Supervisor Katy Tang diminished. As a result, many artists are struggling, Supervisor Aaron Peskin and community arts organizations can no longer pay Tom DeCaigny, Director of Cultural Affairs, San rent in neighborhoods they’ve been in for decades, Francisco Arts Commission* like Bayview, SoMA, Chinatown and the Mission. Hotel Council of San Francisco Yes on E protects and restores funding for all San United Educators of San Francisco Francisco arts, without raising any taxes, by re-dedi- San Francisco Arts Education Project cating 1.5% of the 14% hotel tax to the arts. This fund- San Franciscans for the Arts ing will be used to: *For identification purposes only; author is signing as an individual and not on behalf of an organization.

Rebuttal to Proponent’s Argument in Favor of Proposition E

It is disingenuous to claim that Prop E's proposed allo- The real issues here aren't economic. Taste in art is cation of 1.5% of the City's hotel tax to arts and culture individual and evolves constantly. Manet's "dejeuner would not raise tax rates when it would do what sur l'herbe" was once branded pornography, as were amounts to the same thing -- reduce the City's budget Mappleworth's photographs. Christo's installations across all other services, creating pressure for near- across the US landscape featured lawsuits as part of term tax hikes. the art. Chairman Mao's thoughts are not considered propaganda in China. The hotel room tax, introduced in 1961 at 6%, is now 14%. Its great appeal is that it's paid by people who Opera or hip hop? Should the City have the final say don't vote here. And is paid on top of taxes of 1.06% through its art commission and subsidies? The vibrant to 2.25% in the two tax districts that contain the major- arts scene the City enjoys today depends upon indi- ity of City hotels (the Moscone Expansion District and viduals and not public officials making these judg- the Tourism Improvement District). The revenue it ments. raises has grown exponentially over the years, but is Vote NO on E. still cyclical and depends on business and tourism trends. If a hotel tax earmark for the arts attracts visi- Libertarian Party of San Francisco tors, higher hotel rates tend to repel them. Any claims www.LPSF.org that a hotel tax allocation for the arts pays for itself are dubious.

The issue is not support for the arts, but government Government earmarks and set-asides are generally subsidy. inefficient. Funding allocations would become entrenched and create vested interests among the San Francisco's hotel tax revenue is currently available artists having to lobby for them. They involve grant- for any government purpose. This provides maximum making committees, whose selection criteria would flexibility in allocating these funds to the City's highest inevitably favor political bias over aesthetic and popu- priorities at any time. So why does the City now want lar appeal. A look at the current crop of San Francisco to earmark a chunk of these taxpayer funds to the arts grants is replete with vague virtue-signaling refer- for the next few years? Are the arts a higher priority ences to "social justice initiatives" and "cultural than public transit, youth services, libraries, schools equity." and other services? These are the budget items that the City Controller says would be proportionately Subsidies of the arts can create the same problems of reduced by the proposed arts allocation. waste and corruption seen in banking, the housing market and other areas, complete with taxpayer bail- If it ain't broke, don’t fix it. Allowing bureaucrats to outs and the weakening of once-strong institutions pick and choose which artists get funded does not cre- and communities. ate a flourishing, independent artistic community. All they need is an art-loving public that sustains its favor- Support the arts! Vote NO on E. ite artists by buying their works, attending their perfor- Libertarian Party of San Francisco mances, or becoming patrons of their non-profit arts organizations. www.LPSF.org Government subsidies can only harm our large and vibrant art scene. They would substitute a government committee's choice of which of their pet projects and artists to fund for the choices of many individuals.

Rebuttal to Opponent’s Argument Against Proposition E

Protect the arts without raising taxes. Vote Yes on Prop We must act locally to protect the arts. President E. Trump has proposed eliminating all federal funding for the arts in his budget. It’s time for us to act locally to There has always been a link between San Francisco’s show our progressive values and invest in our most Hotel Tax and the arts community. When the Hotel Tax urgent priorities. was first formed in 1961, its intent was to support our local artists and arts organizations. There’s a reason that Proposition E has nearly unanimous support from our city’s elected leaders, commu- Over the years, the arts in San Francisco have lost nity organizations, affordable housing advocates, tens of millions of dollars of funding as our economy good-government organizations and the City’s hotels has soared. As a result, arts organizations have strug- who collect the tax. gled or closed, artists who can’t afford San Francisco are leaving and we are missing out on opportunities It’s because Proposition E is a smart, fiscally responsi- to expand arts education for our kids. ble way to protect our arts in San Francisco without raising any taxes. Proposition E is not a tax increase. This measure simply restores the previous, voter-approved priorities for Vote Yes on Prop E. hotel tax funding, which the City has diverted for other Supervisor Katy Tang purposes over the years. It re-allocates existing tax The Hotel Council of San Francisco dollars to their original purpose- arts and culture- with United Educators of San Francisco no increase in taxes. San Franciscans for the Arts

Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition E Supervisor Norman Yee Supervisor Catherine Stefani Vote YES on E Because Arts Education is Vital for SF Kids. The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- The arts have the power to transform young people's ment: San Franciscans for the Arts. lives and help them see and experience the world in The three largest contributors to the true source recipient different ways. Access to visual and performing arts in committee: 1. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 2. Asian schools increases opportunities for self-expression Pacific Islander Cultural Center, 3. San Francisco Ballet. and enjoyment and has a profound positive impact on youth development. This measure will ensure that our Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition E kids have more access to the arts, encouraging their A broad coalition of artists and arts organizations, creativity and providing life-changing experiences. representing cultural equity, Cultural Centers, Cultural Vote YES on E to keep arts and culture spaces avail- Districts, and civic institutions, have partnered with able to the youth of our city. the City of San Francisco to vote YES ON E to restore United Educators of San Francisco the historical connection of arts and culture funding San Francisco Arts Education Project from the Hotel Tax. San Francisco Symphony Education Programs Celebrated arts and culture organizations that will ben- San Francisco Ballet, Education & Training Department efit from Prop E include: San Francisco Opera Association Root Division African American Art & Culture Complex Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: San Franciscans for the Arts. Calle 24 Latino Cultural District Compton’s Transgender Cultural District The three largest contributors to the true source recipient Exploratorium committee: 1. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 2. Asian San Francisco Ballet Pacific Islander Cultural Center, 3. San Francisco Ballet. San Francisco Film Society Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition E San Francisco Opera San Francisco Symphony We stand united for Proposition E. SFJAZZ Proposition E is a broad-based, comprehensive, and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art fiscally-responsible approach to protecting and SOMA Pilipinas expanding arts and culture in San Francisco. We are Theatre Bay Area proud to support Prop E because it not only protects Yerba Buena Center for the Arts arts and culture for EVERY San Franciscan, but it This measure has support from a broad coalition allows the City to expand its support for the arts city- including nearly every local elected official, arts and wide. Proposition E preserves and celebrates our cultural organizations, and the business community. In diverse cultures, supports the world-renowned perfor- 1961, San Francisco set the tone for the rest of the mance arts enjoyed by millions, and expands our abili- country with its original link of arts and tourism ty to make arts a vital part of our schools and educa- through the Hotel Tax. Slowly, this foundation for our tion: ALL WITHOUT RAISING TAXES. Please join us greatness has been taken away and the critical loss of and vote YES ON E to protect San Francisco arts and funding has had a profound effect on arts and culture culture for years to come. in San Francisco. We love this City and want to contin- State Senator Scott Wiener ue contributing to its beauty and diversity but we Assemblymember David Chiu need secure funding to do this. Without raising taxes, Former State Senator Tom Ammiano revenue allocation through the Hotel Tax will increase Board of Supervisors President Malia Cohen access to arts education and thriving arts and culture Supervisor Katy Tang programs, which will help to preserve our wonderful Supervisor Aaron Peskin city. Proposition E will also help our local artists and Supervisor Rafael Mandelman programs, ensuring that our homegrown talent can Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer continue to thrive in San Francisco. Supervisor Vallie Brown Vote YES ON E to restore funding to arts and culture in Supervisor Jane Kim San Francisco.

San Franciscans for the Arts Bayview Opera House Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: San Franciscans for the Arts. Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center SOMArts Cultural Center The three largest contributors to the true source recipient Queer Cultural Center committee: 1. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 2. Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center, 3. San Francisco Ballet. The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: San Franciscans for the Arts. Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition E The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 2. Asian Invest in San Francisco. Vote YES on E. Pacific Islander Cultural Center, 3. San Francisco Ballet. San Francisco’s arts community is a major driver of the City’s economy. Independent studies have shown Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition E that the arts help attract tourists to San Francisco, contributing $1.7 billion per year to the City’s economy. SF Cultural Districts Need You to VOTE YES ON E. The arts help support thousands of jobs in San Francisco. At its inception in 1961, the Hotel Tax right- Cultural Districts like Compton’s Transgender Cultural fully linked tourism and art and this measure only District in the Tenderloin and SOMA Pilipinas - Filipino looks to restore this relationship, WITHOUT RAISING Cultural Heritage District play an integral role in pre- TAXES. San Francisco’s arts and cultural organizations serving and protecting the rich heritage and culture of serve as a powerful economic force and act as a San Francisco. Funding from this measure will support magnet for tourism, attracting visitors from all over Cultural Districts that preserve the heritage of our the world to admire the museums, performances, ethnic communities and neighborhoods, part of San architecture, murals, and so much more. These visitors Francisco's unique character as a city. Proposition E help bring in revenue for local businesses and boost has a plan to support the youth of our communities, the local economy. Vote YES on E to invest in ALL San support local businesses, and preserve places where Franciscans. history, culture, and public spaces connect. Vote YES ON E. Jim Lazarus, Senior Vice President, Public Policy, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce* SOMA Pilipinas - Filipino Cultural Heritage District Compton’s Transgender Cultural District *For identification purposes only; author is signing as Japantown Task Force an individual and not on behalf of an organization. Calle 24 Latino Cultural District Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: San Franciscans for the Arts. The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- The three largest contributors to the true source recipient ment: San Franciscans for the Arts. committee: 1. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 2. Asian The three largest contributors to the true source recipient Pacific Islander Cultural Center, 3. San Francisco Ballet. committee: 1. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 2. Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center, 3. San Francisco Ballet. Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition E Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition E Support our City Cultural Centers, vote YES on E. Proposition E will RESTORE funding to nonprofit cul- Support the local economy, vote YES on Prop E. tural institutions and community cultural centers like There’s a reason why San Francisco's hotel tax was Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center and Mission created to support the arts: San Francisco’s arts com- Cultural Center for Latino Arts, and Cultural Districts munity is a major driver of the City’s economy. Prop E such as Calle 24 Latino Cultural District and is looking to restore the original purpose of the Hotel Japantown Cultural Heritage District. It would also Tax that linked arts funding to hotel revenue, without dedicate funding with a focus on enhancing arts and raising taxes. Independent studies have shown that music programs in schools and making the arts more the arts help attract visitors to San Francisco, contrib- accessible and affordable to local residents. The pro- uting $1.7 billion per year to the City’s economy. Vote grams supported by Prop E help enhance cultural YES on Proposition E to ensure arts and culture thrive diversity in the arts and preserve such a tradition for in San Francisco and continue to invest in the future of future generations. Arts and culture are at the heart of this City. what make San Francisco unique and they must be protected. VOTE YES ON E.

The Hotel Council of San Francisco would go to musicians, writers, choreographers, film- Peter Gamez, Chair, SF Travel* makers, muralists, machine operators, performers, and thousands of other unseen workers who make *For identification purposes only; author is signing as San Francisco a global attraction. The arts help support an individual and not on behalf of an organization. thousands of jobs in San Francisco. Join the working The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- people of this City as we support job growth and ment: San Franciscans for the Arts. financial stability for all San Franciscans while working The three largest contributors to the true source recipient toward a more creative and sustainable San Francisco. committee: 1. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 2. Asian VOTE YES ON E. Pacific Islander Cultural Center, 3. San Francisco Ballet. American Federation of Teachers Local 2121 Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition E Theatrical Stage Employees Local 16 Musicians Union Local 6 Support LGBTQ arts and culture, vote YES on E. The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- Voting Yes on E will provide support for arts experienc- ment: San Franciscans for the Arts. es and support to LGBTQ organizations, cultural groups, and artists. Our Cultural Districts and Cultural The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 2. Asian Centers, including the Compton’s Transgender Cultural Pacific Islander Cultural Center, 3. San Francisco Ballet. District and the Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District, provide a necessary public space for open discussion Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition E and learning that improves and strengthens the quality of our diverse community. Prop E will ensure that Help Keep Local Artists in San Francisco. Vote YES on our City invests in the LGBTQ community and includes E. and empowers ALL members to inspire positive social San Francisco residents are facing a severe affordabili- change. ty crisis. Despite the economic boom, local artists and residents cannot afford to stay in the City they helped Alice B. Toklas LGBT Democratic Club create. Once known for its creativity, vibrancy, and State Senator Scott Wiener diversity, San Francisco is becoming more unafford- Former Assemblymember Tom Ammiano able for its communities each year. Proposition E will Supervisor Rafael Mandelman help reinvest in the fabrics of our community - arts Honey Mahogany, Co-President, Harvey Milk LGBTQ and culture - and will make arts more accessible and Democratic Club* affordable to local residents, all without raising taxes. Debra Walker, Former President, Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club*, Artist Pamela Peniston, Artistic Affordable Housing Alliance Director, Queer Cultural Center The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- David Campos, Chair, San Francisco Democratic Party* ment: San Franciscans for the Arts. Tom Temprano, Board Trustee at City College of San Francisco* The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 2. Asian *For identification purposes only; author is signing as Pacific Islander Cultural Center, 3. San Francisco Ballet. an individual and not on behalf of an organization. Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition E The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: San Franciscans for the Arts. Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods supports The three largest contributors to the true source recipient YES on E. committee: 1. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 2. Asian Arts and culture have always been a beacon for San Pacific Islander Cultural Center, 3. San Francisco Ballet. Francisco neighborhoods. They help improve infrastructure, provide jobs, enhance education opportuni- Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition E ties for our kids, engage community members, and drive thoughtful conversation. The arts help build Our City's workers agree: Saving the arts is good for bridges between people, places, and ideas and pro- workers and good for San Francisco. mote understanding, compassion and collaboration. Despite the Bay Area’s economic boom, our arts and This measure uses some of the money from the eco- culture organizations are struggling to survive in San nomic boom to reinvest in the fabric of our communi- Francisco. Proposition E would restore funds that

Arguments are the opinions of the authors and have not been checked for accuracy by any official agency. Arguments are printed as submitted. Spelling and grammatical errors have not been corrected. 38-EN-N18-CP101 Paid Arguments – Proposition E 101 ties, ensuring that arts and culture are available to all Sophie Maxwell, Former Supervisor San Franciscans. Please vote Yes on E. The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods ment: San Franciscans for the Arts. The three largest contributors to the true source recipient The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- committee: 1. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 2. Asian ment: San Franciscans for the Arts. Pacific Islander Cultural Center, 3. San Francisco Ballet. The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 2. Asian Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition E Pacific Islander Cultural Center, 3. San Francisco Ballet. Chinese American leaders say YES on E. Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition E Now more than ever, we must protect the culture and heritage of San Francisco communities. Local resi- Local artists ask you to vote YES on E. dents are struggling to stay in San Francisco because Prop E will provide increased funding to support local of the high living costs and Prop E offers realistic solu- artists and enable us to continue living in, working in, tions to keep San Francisco accessible and affordable and contributing to the incredibly diverse and wonder- for ALL San Franciscans. Proposition E will protect ful community that is San Francisco. Local artists are local artists, arts programs, cultural diversity, and heri- part of the fabric of this city but are being displaced. tage in San Francisco without raising taxes. This measure will help support working artists and encourage the next generation of artists through arts Chinese Cultural Center education programming. Please vote Yes on E. Assemblymember David Chiu Supervisor Norman Yee Recording Academy San Francisco Chapter Jon Jang, American Jazz Pianist, Composer, and Chanticleer Bandleader Rhodessa Jones, Artist and Activist Matt Gonzalez, Artist, Former Supervisor The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- Yukiya Jerry Waki ment: San Franciscans for the Arts. The three largest contributors to the true source recipient The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- committee: 1. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 2. Asian ment: San Franciscans for the Arts. Pacific Islander Cultural Center, 3. San Francisco Ballet. The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 2. Asian Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition E Pacific Islander Cultural Center, 3. San Francisco Ballet. Support Latino cultural arts. Vote Yes on E. Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition E Yes on E helps our community centers provide pro- SAVE ARTS AND CULTURE. VOTE YES ON E. gramming that serves youth, families, and arts audi- Proposition E will RESTORE funding for arts and cul- ences in our diverse neighborhoods, and promotes, tural experiences in San Francisco through allocations preserves, and develops Latino cultural arts. Now from the Hotel Tax, without raising any taxes. The dis- more than ever before, it’s imperative that we cele- placement of local Black artists, arts and culture orga- brate the influence, culture, and experiences of Latinos nizations, and community programs continues to rise in our communities and ensure that working artists despite the booming economy in San Francisco. can remain in San Francisco. Proposition E would ensure funding for cultural programs and communities like the celebrated Bayview Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts District is allocated in a way that is resourceful and Calle 24 Latino Cultural District sustainable. Vote YES on E to preserve and support David Campos, Chair, San Francisco Democratic Party* African-American arts and culture in San Francisco *For identification purposes only; author is signing as and continue to celebrate our shared diversity. an individual and not on behalf of an organization. African American Art & Culture Complex The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argu- Museum of the African Diaspora ment: San Franciscans for the Arts. African-American Shakespeare Company The three largest contributors to the true source recipient Board of Supervisors President Malia Cohen committee: 1. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 2. Asian Shamann Walton, Board of Education Commissioner Pacific Islander Cultural Center, 3. San Francisco Ballet.

Paid Argument IN FAVOR of Proposition E Support local theaters, vote YES on E. The San Francisco theater community unites to support Proposition E that would dedicate funding to support arts and culture in San Francisco. The benefits of the booming economy have not been equally shared. This measure uses some of the money from the economic boom to ensure that arts and culture are available to ALL San Franciscans. Our artists provide so much to the fabric of our communities and we must make sure they can afford to stay in the City. Vote YES on E. San Francisco Shakespeare Festival African-American Shakespeare Company Brad Erickson, Executive Director, Theatre Bay Area Custom Made Theatre Company Eugenie Chan Theater Projects Golden Thread Productions Cutting Ball Theater Z Space The true source(s) of funds for the printing fee of this argument: San Franciscans for the Arts. The three largest contributors to the true source recipient committee: 1. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 2. Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center, 3. San Francisco Ballet.

End of Paid Arguments IN FAVOR of Proposition E

No Paid Arguments AGAINST Proposition E Were Submitted

Proposition A Embarcadero; historic buildings and piers; critical transportation, utility, and emergency response infrastructure; and the residents, Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to workers, and visitors who depend on them. A major earthquake be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tues- would likely cause the Seawall to move towards the bay, potential- day, November 6, 2018, for the purpose of submitting to ly by as much as five feet. This seismic risk is compounded by the San Francisco voters a proposition to incur the following accelerating risk of flooding, which occurs today during high tides bonded debt of the City and County: $425,000,000 to finance and larger storm events. the construction, reconstruction, acquisition, improvement, g. The Seawall is named as a critical infrastructure priority demolition, seismic strengthening and repair of the Embar- in the City’s Lifelines Interdependency Study published in 2014, cadero Seawall and other critical infrastructure, and related and the Bond (as defined below) is planned for the November costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; 2018 election as part of the General Obligation Bond Program in authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting the City’s FY 2018-27 Capital Plan. property tax increase to residential tenants in accordance h. The Embarcadero Roadway encircles downtown San with Administrative Code, Chapter 37; finding that the esti- Francisco. After a major seismic event, up to 250,000 people are mated cost of such proposed project is and will be too great expected to exit downtown towards the waterfront. The Embar- to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue cadero must provide access to first responders, safe locations for of the City and County and will require expenditures greater people exiting downtown, and routes for transporting emergency than the amount allowed therefor by the annual tax levy; supplies and equipment. reciting the estimated cost of such proposed project; fixing i. To address earthquake and flood risks to the Seawall, the the date of election and the manner of holding such election Port is leading the Seawall Earthquake Safety and Disaster Pre- and the procedure for voting for or against the proposition; vention Program (“Seawall Program”), a program that will invest fixing the maximum rate of interest on such bonds and a projected $2-5 billion over the next three decades to protect the providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both San Francisco waterfront from imminent seismic risk and increas- principal and interest; prescribing notice to be given of such ing flood risk due to sea level rise. election; affirming the Planning Department’s determination j. This Board of Supervisors (this “Board”) recognizes the under the California Environmental Quality Act, and find- need to improve the earthquake safety and performance of the ing that the proposed bond is in conformity with the eight Seawall and other critical infrastructure, provide near-term flood priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b), and with protection improvements, and plan for long-term resilience and the General Plan; consolidating the special election with the sea level rise adaptation along this important stretch of the City’s general election; establishing the election precincts, voting waterfront. places and officers for the election; waiving the word limita- k. The Seawall Earthquake Safety Bond (the “Bond”) will tion on ballot propositions imposed by Municipal Elections provide funding to the Seawall Program and other critical infra- Code, Section 510; complying with the restrictions on the structure (as described below in Section 3). use of bond proceeds specified in California Government l. The Bond sets up a financing mechanism to be used for Code, Section 53410; incorporating the provisions regarding certain kinds of work, and specific projects at specified locations the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee in Administrative will not be determined until additional design and budget develop- Code, Sections 5.30-5.36; and waiving the time requirements ment, as well as further planning and environmental review pro- specified in Administrative Code, Section 2.34. cesses, are complete. m. The Port, in consultation with the Board, will work with Be it ordained by the People of the City and County of San Fran- City transportation planners and conduct public outreach to deter- cisco: mine the most financially feasible approaches to construction on Section 1. Findings. the Seawall that minimize disruption along the Embarcadero. a. The Embarcadero Seawall (the “Seawall”), which serves n. At one or more hearings of the Historic Preservation as the foundation of the northern waterfront, is one of San Francis- Commission, the Port, in consultation with seismic and structural co’s oldest pieces of infrastructure. engineers, will analyze preferred alternatives for Seawall construc- b. Constructed by the State of California over one hundred tion that minimize impact to the San Francisco Bay and preserve years ago, the Seawall supports San Francisco’s historic piers, historic assets to the fullest extent possible. wharves, local businesses, maritime uses, iconic tourist destina- o. This Board now wishes to describe the terms of a ballot tions, recreation facilities, and restaurants, which bring an estimat- measure seeking approval for the issuance of general obligation ed 24 million people to the waterfront annually. bonds to finance all or a portion of the City’s Seawall and other c. The Seawall also supports key lifeline utility networks critical infrastructure needs as described below. and infrastructure, including the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), Section 2. A special election is called and ordered to be Muni Metro, and ferry transportation networks. held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, for the purpose of submitting d. The Seawall serves as a critical emergency response, to the electors of the City a proposition to incur bonded indebted- evacuation and recovery area and provides flood protection to ness of the City for the project described in the amount and for the downtown San Francisco (“City”) neighborhoods. All told, the Sea- purposes stated: wall protects over $100 billion of assets and economic activity. “SAN FRANCISCO SEAWALL EARTHQUAKE SAFETY e. The Seawall is a contributing resource to the Embar- BOND, 2018. To protect the waterfront, BART and Muni, build- cadero Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic ings, historic piers, and roads from earthquakes, flooding and Places. rising seas by: repairing the 100 year old Embarcadero Seawall; f. Recent analysis by the City and the Port of San Francisco strengthening the Embarcadero; and fortifying transit infrastruc- (the “Port”) found that the Seawall will likely suffer significant dam- ture and utilities serving residents and businesses; shall the city age during a major earthquake, causing widespread harm to the issue $425,000,000 in bonds, with a duration up to 30 years from 38-EN-N18-CP105 Legal Text – Proposition A 105 the time of issuance, an estimated tax rate of $0.013/$100 of as- d. CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE. A portion of the sessed property value, and estimated annual revenues of up to Bond shall be used to perform audits of the Bond, as further de- $40,000,000, with citizen oversight and regular audits? scribed in Section 15. The City’s current debt management policy is to keep the e. ART ENRICHMENT. Consistent with Section 3.19 of the property tax rate from City general obligation bonds below the San Francisco Administrative Code and to the extent permitted by 2006 rate by issuing new bonds as older ones are retired and law, up to 2% of Bond proceeds may be used to 1) fund educa- the tax base grows, though the overall property tax rate may vary tional and interpretative art to inform the public about the Seawall based on other factors.” and earthquake and flood risks to the City’s waterfront, and 2) fund The special election called and ordered shall be referred to in other art enrichment, in either case on Port property as approved this ordinance as the “Seawall Earthquake Safety Bond Special by the Port Commission in consultation with the Arts Commission. Election.” Section 4. BOND ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES. Section 3. PROPOSED PROGRAM. All contracts that are The Bond shall include the following administrative rules and prin- funded with the proceeds of bonds authorized hereby shall be sub- ciples: ject to the provisions of Chapter 83 of the Administrative Code a. OVERSIGHT. The proposed bond funds shall be sub- (the “First Source Hiring Program”), which fosters construction and jected to approval processes and rules described in the Charter permanent employment opportunities for qualified economically and Administrative Code. Pursuant to Administrative Code Section disadvantaged individuals. In addition, all contracts that are fund- 5.31, the Citizens’ General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee ed with the proceeds of bonds authorized hereby shall be subject shall conduct an annual review of bond spending, and shall pro- to the provisions of Chapter 14B of the Administrative Code (the vide an annual report of the bond program to the Mayor and the “Local Business Enterprise and Non-Discrimination in Contracting Board of Supervisors. Ordinance”), which assists small and micro local businesses to b. TRANSPARENCY. The City shall create and maintain a increase their ability to compete effectively for the award of City Web page outlining and describing the bond program, progress, contracts. To the extent permitted by law, eligible costs for the pro- and activity updates. The City shall also hold an annual public posed program include all costs associated with Seawall Program hearing and reviews on the bond program and its implementation development and planning, including planning for future sea lev- before the Board of Supervisors, the Port Commission, the Capital el rise adaptation, pre-design, design, engineering and other soft Planning Committee, and the Citizens’ General Obligation Bond costs; and construction management. The proposed program can Oversight Committee. be summarized as follows: Section 5. The estimated cost of the bond financed por- a. EARTHQUAKE PROJECTS. Several construction option of the project described in Section 2 above was fixed by the tions are available to improve Seawall seismic reliability. All or a Board by Resolution No. 183-18, in the amount of $425,000,000. portion of these options may be implemented together, individual- Said resolution was passed by two-thirds or more of the Board ly, or sequenced over time. A portion of the Bond may be allocated and approved by the Mayor. In such resolution it was recited and to: found by the Board that the sum of money specified is too great to 1) Ground strengthening and liquefaction remediation be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City 2) Constructing a new Seawall in addition to the other annual expenses or other funds derived 3) Bulkhead wall, wharf and pier retrofits and replace- from taxes levied for those purposes and will require expenditures ments greater than the amount allowed by the annual tax levy. 4) Bulkhead building retrofits and seismic joints The method and manner of payment of the estimated costs 5) Critical facility retrofits and replacements described in this ordinance are by the issuance of bonds of the 6) Utility replacements, relocations and bypasses City not exceeding the principal amount specified. 7) Matching funds for public and private sources or Such estimate of costs as set forth in such resolution is adopt- 8) Other life safety improvements. ed and determined to be the estimated cost of such bond financed b. FLOOD PROTECTION PROJECTS. The Port will co-de- improvements and financing, as designed to date. sign flood mitigations with seismic improvements and will evaluate Section 6. The Bond Special Election shall be held and the applicability, effectiveness, risks, and costs of the short and conducted and the votes received and canvassed, and the returns mid-term seismic reinforcements and flood mitigations to Seawall made and the results ascertained, determined, and declared as reaches. Among the projects a portion of this Bond may be allocat- provided in this ordinance and in all particulars not recited in this ed to are the following: ordinance such election shall be held according to State law and 1) Flood walls and barriers the Charter and any regulations adopted under State law or the 2) Changes to surface grading Charter, providing for and governing elections in the City, and the 3) Flood proofing polls for such election shall be and remain open during the time 4) Enhanced foundation for future adaptation or required by such laws and regulations. 5) Other flood control improvements. Section 7. The Bond Special Election is consolidated with c. MITIGATION AND ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS. The the General Election scheduled to be held in the City on Tuesday, Port will decide whether to include enhancements for both the ur- November 6, 2018. The voting precincts, polling places, and of- ban landscape and the bay environment based on the scale and ficers of election for the November 6, 2018 General Election are location of the site-specific seismic and near-term flood risk re- hereby adopted, established, designated, and named, respective- duction methods and the cost-benefit ratio of these infrastructure ly, as the voting precincts, polling places, and officers of election investments. A portion of the Bond may be allocated to: for the Bond Special Election called, and reference is made to the 1) Public access enhancements notice of election setting forth the voting precincts, polling places, 2) Transportation/mobility improvements and officers of election for the November 6, 2018 General Election 3) Environmental benefits or by the Director of Elections to be published in the official newspa- 4) Other public benefits. per of the City on the date required under State law. 106 Legal Text – Propositions A and B 38-EN-N18-CP106

Section 8. The ballots to be used at the Bond Special Elec- Supervisors in File No. 180454 and incorporates such findings by tion shall be the ballots used at the November 6, 2018 General reference. Election. The word limit for ballot propositions imposed by Munic- Section 14. Under Section 53410 of the California Govern- ipal Elections Code Section 510 is waived. On the ballots to be ment Code, the bonds shall be for the specific purposes autho- used at the Bond Special Election, in addition to any other matter rized in this ordinance and the proceeds of such bonds will be ap- required by law to be printed thereon, shall appear the following as plied only for such specific purposes. The City will comply with the a separate proposition: requirements of Sections 53410(c) and 53410(d) of the California “SAN FRANCISCO SEAWALL EARTHQUAKE SAFETY Government Code. BOND, 2018. “To protect San Francisco’s waterfront, BART and Section 15. The Bonds are subject to, and incorporate by Muni tunnels, buildings, historic piers, and roads from earth- reference, the applicable provisions of Administrative Code Sec- quakes, flooding and rising sea levels by: repairing and upgrad- tions 5.30 – 5.36 (the “Citizens’ General Obligation Bond Over- ing the City’s 100 year old Embarcadero Seawall; strengthening sight Committee”). Under Section 5.31, to the extent permitted by the Embarcadero; protecting transit infrastructure and utilities law, one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) of the gross proceeds of the that provide water, wastewater, power and telecommunications to Bonds shall be deposited in a fund established by the Controller’s residents and businesses; shall the City of San Francisco issue Office and appropriated by the Board of Supervisors at the direc- $425,000,000 in bonds, subject to independent citizen oversight tion of the Citizens’ General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee and regular audits?” to cover the costs of said committee. Each voter to vote in favor of the issuance of the foregoing Section 16. The time requirements specified in Section 2.34 bond proposition shall mark the ballot in the location correspond- of the Administrative Code are waived. ing to a “YES” vote for the proposition, and each voter to vote Section 17. The appropriate officers, employees, represen- against the proposition shall mark the ballot in the location corre- tatives, and agents of the City are hereby authorized and directed sponding to a “NO” vote for the proposition. to do everything necessary or desirable to accomplish the calling Section 9. If at the Bond Special Election it shall appear and holding of the Bond Special Election, and to otherwise carry that two-thirds of all the voters voting on the proposition voted in out the provisions of this ordinance. favor of and authorized the incurring of bonded indebtedness for Section 18. Documents referenced in this ordinance are on the purposes set forth in such proposition, then such proposition file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors in File No. 180454 shall have been accepted by the electors, and bonds authorized which is hereby declared to be a part of this ordinance as if set shall be issued upon the order of the Board. Such bonds shall forth fully herein. bear interest at a rate not exceeding applicable legal limits. Section 10. For the purpose of paying the principal and in- Proposition B terest on the bonds, the Board shall, at the time of fixing the general tax levy and in the manner for such general tax levy provided, Describing and setting forth a proposal to the voters at an election levy and collect annually each year until such bonds are paid, or to be held November 6, 2018, to amend the Charter of the City and until there is a sum in the Treasury of the City, or other account County of San Francisco to adopt a Privacy First Policy. held on behalf of the Treasurer of the City, set apart for that pur- NOTE: Unchanged Charter text and uncodified text are in pose to meet all sums coming due for the principal and interest plain font. on the bonds, a tax sufficient to pay the annual interest on such Additions are single-underline italics Times New Ro- bonds as the same becomes due and also such part of the prin- man font. cipal thereof as shall become due before the proceeds of a tax Deletions are strike-through italics Times New Roman levied at the time for making the next general tax levy can be made font. available for the payment of such principal. Asterisks (* * * *) indicate the omission of un- Section 11. This ordinance shall be published in accordance changed Charter subsections. with any State law requirements, and such publication shall constitute notice of the Bond Special Election and no other notice of the Section 1. The Board of Supervisors hereby submits to the quali- Bond Special Election hereby called need be given. fied voters of the City and County, at an election to be held on Novem- Section 12. The Board, having reviewed the proposed legis- ber 6, 2018, a proposal to amend the Charter of the City and County of lation, makes the following findings in compliance with the Califor- San Francisco by adding Section 16.130, to read as follows: nia Environmental Quality Act, California Public Resources Code SEC. 16.130. PRIVACY FIRST POLICY. Sections 21000 et seq., the CEQA Guidelines, 15 California Ad- (a) The principles stated in subsection (e) of this Section 16.130 ministrative Code Sections 15000 et seq., and San Francisco Ad- constitute the Privacy First Policy of the City and County of San ministrative Code Chapter 31 (collectively, “CEQA”): The Planning Francisco (“City”) and are intended to provide guidance to the City Department has determined that The Planning Department has when considering the adoption of privacy-protective laws, regulations, determined that this legislation is not defined as a “project” under policies, and practices for the City; the City’s contractors, lessees, and CEQA, because it is only the creation of a government funding grantees; third parties receiving permits, licenses, or other entitlements mechanism and does not involve any commitment to any specific from the City; and persons (including businesses and other entities) project, as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4). The within the regulatory authority of the City. Board affirms this determination. (b) All parts of City government, including but not limited to Section 13. The Board finds and declares that the proposed boards, commissions, departments, other bodies, and officials, are Bond is in conformity with the priority policies of Section 101.1(b) authorized to implement any or all of these principles consistent with of the San Francisco Planning Code and consistent with the City’s other provisions of the Charter, including this Section 16.130, and City General Plan, and adopts the findings of the Planning Department, law. as set forth in the General Plan Referral Report dated May 24, (c) Notwithstanding subsection (b), and notwithstanding any other 2018, a copy of which is on file with the Clerk of the Board of provision of the Charter, the Board of Supervisors shall have authority 38-EN-N18-CP107 Legal Text – Propositions B and C 107 by ordinance to implement these principles as it deems appropriate. into contracts, grants, or leases with third parties that are, or may This authority includes imposing requirements that implement any or all in the future be, in a position to collect, store, share, or use Personal of these principles on any or all City boards, commissions, departments, Information in connection with or generated by the contract, grant, or other entities, and officials, and on any or all contractors, lessees, lease; and (3) when issuing permits, licenses, or other entitlements that grantees, third parties receiving permits, licenses, or other entitlements, involve, or may in the future involve, collection, storage, sharing, or use or others, within the jurisdiction of said boards, commissions, depart- of Personal Information in connection with or generated by the permit, ments, other entities, and officials. license, or other entitlement. The proposed ordinance may also address (d) For purposes of the Privacy First Policy, “Personal Informa- criteria and rules regarding collection, storage, sharing, and use of tion” means any information that identifies, relates to, describes, or Personal Information by persons (including businesses and other enti- is capable of being associated with, a particular individual. Personal ties) within the City’s regulatory authority. This subsection (f) shall not Information includes, but is not limited to, an individual’s name, sig- be construed to restrict the authority of the Board of Supervisors at any nature, social security number, physical characteristics or description, time to adopt an ordinance concerning the subjects that are or could be address, geolocation data, IP address, telephone number, passport num- addressed by the City Administrator in the proposed ordinance. ber, driver’s license or state identification card number, insurance policy (g) No less frequently than every three years following the submis- number, education, employment, employment history, bank account sion under subsection (f) of the City Administrator’s proposed ordi- number, credit card number, debit card number, or any other financial nance, the City Administrator shall provide to the Board of Supervisors information, medical information, genetic and biometric data, or health and the Mayor a written report describing the City’s implementation of insurance information. the Privacy First Policy; describing new dimensions of collecting, stor- (e) When considering the adoption of privacy-protective laws, ing, sharing, and using Personal Information that may present a threat regulations, policies, and practices, the City shall: to privacy; and making such recommendations as the City Administra- (1) Engage with and inform individuals and communities tor deems appropriate, including but not limited to recommendations to likely to be impacted by the collection, storage, sharing, or use of their adopt or amend ordinances regarding the collection, storage, sharing, Personal Information prior to authorizing and prior to any change or use of Personal Information. regarding the collection, storage, sharing, or use of their Personal (h) The principles in subsection (e) underlying the Privacy First Information. Policy are not binding or self-executing but rather are intended as a (2) Ensure that Personal Information is only collected, stored, guide to City boards, commissions, departments, other bodies, and offi- shared, or used pursuant to a lawful and authorized purpose. cials, and to the Board of Supervisors, when considering the adoption of (3) Allow individuals to access Personal Information about privacy-protective laws, regulations, policies, and practices. themselves that has been collected, and provide access and tools to (i) The Privacy First Policy may not be implemented in a manner correct any inaccurate Personal Information. that is inconsistent with voter-approved ordinances regarding privacy, (4) Solicit informed consent to the collection, storage, shar- open meetings, or public records. Notwithstanding any other provision ing, or use of Personal Information, and provide alternative and equal of the Charter, the Board of Supervisors is authorized by ordinance to access to goods and services for those who deny or revoke consent. amend voter-approved ordinances regarding privacy, open meetings, or (5) Discourage the collection, storage, sharing, or use of public records, provided that any such amendment is not inconsistent Personal Information, including Personal Information that may identify with the purpose or intent of the voter-approved ordinance. an individual’s race, religion or creed, national origin, gender, sexual (j) The Privacy First Policy is not intended in any manner to limit orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other potentially the power of the City to protect privacy by adopting laws, regulations, sensitive demographic information, unless necessary to accomplish a policies, and practices within the City’s power, whether specified or not lawful and authorized purpose. specified in this Section 16.130. (6) De-identify data sets, when collected for research, statis- (k) This Section 16.130 shall not apply to the extent, if any, its tical, or other analytical purposes, thereby removing the ability to con- application is preempted by federal or state law. nect personal characteristics with specific individuals, and implement technical safeguards to prevent re-identification of information. Proposition C (7) Adopt and make public, or cause to be made public, policies and practices for responding to requests or demands for Personal NOTE: Unchanged Charter text and uncodified text are Information from governmental entities. in plain font. (8) Allow individuals to move and organize throughout the Additions are single-underline italics Times New City without being tracked or located in a manner that subjects them to Roman font. collection of Personal Information without their consent. Be it ordained by the People of the City and County of San (9) Evaluate and mitigate bias or inaccuracy in the collection, Francisco: storage, sharing, or use of Personal Information, and anticipate potential bias in secondary uses of and algorithms used in connection with Section 1. The Business and Tax Regulations Code is Personal Information. hereby amended by adding Article 28 consisting of Sections 2801 (10) Retain Personal Information for only as long as neces- through 2814, to read as follows: sary to accomplish a lawful and authorized purpose. ARTICLE 28: HOMELESSNESS GROSS RECEIPTS TAX (11) Secure Personal Information against unauthorized or ORDINANCE unlawful processing or disclosure; unwarranted access, manipulation, SEC. 2801. SHORT TITLE. or misuse; and accidental loss, destruction, or damage. This Article 28 shall be known as the “Homelessness Gross (f) In furtherance of the Privacy First Policy, the City Adminis- Receipts Tax Ordinance,” and the tax it imposes shall be known trator, by May 31, 2019, shall propose for consideration by the Board as the “Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax.” of Supervisors an ordinance establishing criteria and rules that the SEC. 2802. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. City shall adhere to (1) in the City’s own practices for the collection, (a) San Francisco is experiencing a housing crisis of historic storage, sharing, and use of Personal Information; (2) when entering proportions that has led to a major humanitarian and public health 108 Legal Text – Proposition C 38-EN-N18-CP108 crisis in large-scale homelessness for which the City has insufficient resources to implement a Housing First model. resources to address. (l) It is the intention of the voters in adopting Article 28 to (b) The Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax will fund the ensure that (1) homelessness funding for existing and future programs “Our City, Our Home Fund.” Consistent with the analysis of the continues at the current base year levels without utilizing monies or Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) resources from the Our City, Our Home Fund, and (2) tax proceeds it is the intentions of the voters in adopting Article 28 to house from the Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax be used to fund the pro- at least 4,000 homeless people and expand shelter beds by 1,000 grams set forth in Section 2810. within five years, fund legal assistance and rent subsidies to keep SEC. 2803. DEFINITIONS. San Franciscans housed, and fund Unless otherwise defined in this Article 28, the terms used in intensive mental health and substance abuse services to move the this Article shall have the meanings given to them in Articles 6 and City’s most severely impaired individuals off the streets. 12-A-1 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code, as amended from (c) In December, 2017 Donald Trump signed the “Tax Cuts time to time. and Jobs Act” into law which reduced the federal corporate tax SEC. 2804. IMPOSITION OF TAX. rate from 35% to 21%, a 14% reduction. By comparison, this mea- (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Article 28, sure would be an average of less than a half of a percent tax for the for the privilege of engaging in business in the City, the City gross receipts of San Francisco businesses over $50 million. imposes an annual Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax on (d) The San Francisco 2017 Homeless Count & Survey found each person engaged in business in the City that receives or that over 7,000 people in the City experience homelessness at any is a member of a combined group that receives, more than one time. According to HSH, as of April, 2018, the City has approx- $50,000,000 in total taxable gross receipts. imately 2,500 temporary shelter beds for the homeless population (b) If, after applying any rules or elections used to assign and there have been over 1,000 people on the waitlist for shelter each receipts to a business activity in Section 953.9 of Article 12-A-1, night. The intent of the voters in adopting Article 28 is to eliminate a person or combined group derives gross receipts from business the waiting period for shelter. activities described in only one of Sections 953.1 through 953.7 of (e) For years San Franciscans have witnessed individuals with Article 12-A-1, inclusive, the Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax shall severe mental illnesses wandering City streets. One purpose of this be calculated by applying to the person or combined group’s taxable Article 28 is to fund intensive mental health care and substance abuse gross receipts in excess of $50,000,000 the following percentage that treatment facilities linked to housing placement to ensure severely corresponds to the person or combined group’s business activities, mentally ill and drug addicted people are able to exit homelessness. as described in Sections 953.1 through 953.7 of Article 12-A-1, The intent of the voters in adopting Article 28 is to provide care inclusive: sufficient to move all those San Franciscans with severe behavioral health issues out of homelessness. Business Activity Set Tax Rate (f) Multiple studies have shown significant cost savings when cities invest in permanently affordable housing, thus reducing Section 953.1 .175% needs usage of hospitals, jails, and inpatient treatment facilities. The intent of voters in adopting Article 28 is to reduce overall costs Section 953.2 .500% for the City. (g) According to HSH, one in twenty-five public school students in San Francisco is homeless. This has a devastating effect Section 953.3 .425% on their educational outcomes and development. This Article 28 is intended to reduce family homelessness by more than 85%. Section 953.4 .690% (h) Approximately half of homeless people became homeless when they were less than 25 years old, according to the San Francisco Section 953.5 .475% 2017 Homeless Count & Survey. The intentions of voters in Article 28 is to ensure young homeless people are able to move into stable housing and avoid becoming chronically homeless adults. Section 953.6 .600% (i) This crisis of homelessness affects both homeless people and their housed neighbors. San Franciscans should not have to Section 953.7 .325% step over homeless people or walk out their doors and see tents on sidewalks, and homeless people should not be forced to live in these (c) If, after applying any rules or elections used to assign re- conditions. The intent of voters in adopting Article 28 is to signifi- ceipts to a business activity in Section 953.9 of Article 12-A-1, a per- cantly decrease the visible presence of homeless people and tent son or combined group derives gross receipts from business activities encampments on City streets by eliminating chronic homelessness. described in more than one of Sections 953.1 through 953.7 of Article (j) HSH recently released a strategic framework describing its 12-A-1, inclusive, the taxable gross receipts and rate or rates of tax five-year goals for reducing street homelessness and ending family to be applied to that person or combined group shall be determined homelessness and has instituted a new system to coordinate services. as follows: According to HSH, the City needs increased revenue both to achieve (1) The taxable gross receipts shall be determined on these important goals and to address the problem more completely. an aggregate basis in numbered order of Sections 953.1 through (k) The Housing First model creates a foundation of stability 953.7, inclusive, i.e., the taxable gross receipts for business for formerly homeless individuals by providing permanent supportive activities described in Section 953.1 of Article 12-A-1 should be housing as a springboard for resolving and treating issues that may determined first, Section 953.2 of Article 12-A-1 second, and so have precipitated a person’s first encounter with homelessness, or on; which may have come as a result of being forced to survive on the (2) The rates in subsection (b) shall apply to the gross street. The intent of voters in adopting Article 28 is to provide the receipts from the corresponding sets of business activities described 38-EN-N18-CP109 Legal Text – Proposition C 109 in Sections 953.1 through 953.7 of Article 12- A-1, inclusive, except rents imposed as a result of a measure adopted by the voters of San that the rate shall be 0% for the first $50,000,000 of the person or Francisco in the June 5, 2018 election. combined group’s total taxable gross receipts from all taxable busi- SEC. 2806. COMBINED RETURNS. ness activities; (a) Persons subject to the Homelessness Gross Receipts (3) Whether the 0% rate for the first $50,000,000 of the Tax shall file returns at the same time and in the same manner as person or combined group’s total taxable gross receipts from all tax- returns filed for the gross receipts tax imposed by Article 12-A-1, able business activities applies to any set of business activities after including the rules for combined returns under Section 956.3, as the first shall be determined by adding to the taxable gross receipts amended from time to time. from that set of business activities all of the taxable gross receipts (b) If a person is subject to the Homelessness Gross Receipts from all previous sets of business activities; and Tax but is not required to file a gross receipts tax return under Arti- (4) The Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax for the person cle 12-A-1, such person or combined group’s Homelessness Gross or combined group shall be the sum of the liabilities for each set of Receipts Tax return shall be filed at the same time and in the same business activities determined under subsections (1) through (3). manner as if such person or combined group were required to file a (d) Notwithstanding any other subsection of this Section 2804, gross receipts tax return under Article 12-A-1. every person engaging in business within the City as an administrative (c) For purposes of this Article 28, a lessor of residential real office, as defined in Section 953.8of Article 12-A-1, shall pay an annu- estate is treated as a separate person with respect to each individual al homelessness administrative office tax measured by its total payroll building in which it leases residential real estate units, notwithstand- expense, as defined in Section 953.8(f) of Article 12-A-1, that is attrib- ing Section 6.2-15 of Article 6, as amended from time to time, or utable to the City. If a person is a member of a combined group, then subsection (a) of this Section 2806. This subsection (c) applies only its tax shall be measured by the total payroll expense of the combined to leasing residential real estate units within a building, and not to group attributable to the City. Such combined group shall pay only the any business activity related to other space, either within the same homelessness administrative office tax, and not the tax imposed under building or other buildings, which is not residential real estate. The other subsections of this Section 2804, but a person or combined Tax Collector is authorized to determine what constitutes a separate group may be liable for both the administrative office tax imposed by building and the number of units in a building. Section 953.8 of Article 12-A-1 and the homelessness administrative SEC. 2807. TAX COLLECTOR AUTHORIZED TO DETERMINE office tax imposed by this subsection (d). The homelessness adminis- GROSS RECEIPTS. trative office tax rate for each tax year is 1.5%. The Tax Collector may, in his or her reasonable discretion, inde- Unless specified otherwise, this homelessness administrative office pendently establish a person or combined group’s gross receipts within tax shall be considered part of the Homelessness Gross Receipts the City and establish or reallocate gross receipts among related entities Tax for all purposes. so as to fairly reflect the gross receipts within the City of all persons and (e) “Taxable gross receipts” means a person or combined combined groups. group’s gross receipts, not excluded under Section 2805, attributable SEC. 2808. CONSTRUCTION AND SCOPE OF THE HOMELESS- to the City. The person or combined group’s gross receipts that are NESS GROSS RECEIPTS TAX ORDINANCE. attributable to the City shall be determined in the same manner as in (a) This Article 28 is intended to authorize application of the Article 12- A-1, as amended from time to time. Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax in the broadest manner consistent (f) If the voters adopt any measure adding a business activity with its provisions and with the California Constitution, the United category in Section 953.7.5 of Article 12-A-1 at the November 6, 2018 States Constitution, and any other applicable provision of federal or consolidated general election, any receipts from business activities de- state law. scribed in that Section 953.7.5 shall be assigned, for purposes of this (b) The Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax imposed by this Article Article 28, to one or more of Sections 953.1 through 953.7 of Article 28 is in addition to all other City taxes, including the gross receipts tax 12-A-1, inclusive, as if Section 953.7.5 were not added to Article 12- imposed by Article 12-A-1, as amended from time to time. Accordingly, A-1. by way of example and not limitation, persons subject to both the Home- SEC. 2805. EXEMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS. lessness Gross Receipts Tax and the gross receipts tax shall pay both (a) An organization that is exempt from income taxation by taxes. Persons exempt from either the gross receipts tax or the Home- Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 23701) of Part 11 of Division 2 lessness Gross Receipts Tax, but not both, shall pay the tax from which of the California Revenue and Taxation Code or Subchapter F (com- they are not exempt. mencing with Section 501) of Chapter 1 of Subtitle A of the Internal SEC. 2809. ADMINISTRATION OF THE HOMELESSNESS Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, as qualified by Sections 502, GROSS RECEIPTS TAX ORDINANCE. 503, 504, and 508 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, Except as otherwise provided under this Article 28, the Home- shall be exempt from taxation under this Article 28, only so long as lessness Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance shall be administered pursuant those exemptions continue to exist under state or federal law. to Article 6 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code, as amended (b) For only so long as and to the extent that the City is from time to time, including all penalties and other charges imposed prohibited from imposing the Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax, by that Article. any person upon whom the City is prohibited under the Constitu- SEC. 2810. DEPOSIT OF PROCEEDS; EXPENDITURE OF PRO- tion or laws of the State of California or the Constitution or laws CEEDS. of the United States from imposing the Homelessness Gross Re- (a) All monies collected under the Homelessness Gross Re- ceipts Tax shall be exempt from the Homelessness Gross Receipts ceipts Tax Ordinance shall be deposited to the credit of the Our City, Tax. Our Home Fund, established in Administrative Code Section 10.100- (c) For purposes of this Article 28, gross receipts shall not 164. The Fund shall be maintained separate and apart from all include receipts that are excluded from gross receipts for purposes other City funds and shall be subject to appropriation. Any balance of the gross receipts tax imposed by Article 12-A-1, and also shall remaining in the Fund at the close of any fiscal year shall be deemed not include receipts subject to a gross receipts tax on commercial to have been provided for a special purpose within the meaning of Charter Section 9.113(a) and shall be carried forward and accumu- 110 Legal Text – Proposition C 38-EN-N18-CP110 lated in the Fund for the purposes described in subsection (b)(3). publicly available and credible data. (b) Subject to the budgetary and fiscal provisions of the Charter, (bb) “Extremely low- and very low-income monies in the Our City, Our Home Fund shall be appropriated on an households” means households that earn up to 50% of Area Median annual or supplemental basis and used exclusively for the following Income. purposes: (cc) “Long-term” means a period that is lon- (1) Up to 3% of the proceeds of the Homelessness Gross ger than five years. Receipts Tax distributed in any proportion to the Tax Collector and (dd) “Master lease” means a nonprofit or other City departments, for administration of the Homelessness Gross governmental entity leasing dedicated housing units from a property Receipts Tax and administration of the Our City, Our Home Fund for owner and, in turn, leasing those units to residents. the following purposes: MOHCD shall enter into an agreement with HSH, or its (A) Payment of the administrative expenses of col- successor agency, that requires at least 20% of the total amounts lecting the Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax; appropriated under this subsection (A) be used for the purposes (B) Payment for City oversight of the expenditures described in this subsection (A) that support Homeless youth aged described in this subsection (b); and 18 through 29, and at least 25% of the total amounts appropriated (C) Payment for City expenses providing support under this subsection (A) be used for the purposes described in this for the Our City, Our Home Oversight Committee, including but not subsection (A) that support Homeless families with children under limited to payments for the needs assessments described in Section age 18 at the time of entry into housing. 2810(e)(2)(B). (B) Homeless Shelter Expenditures. Up to 10% to (2) Refunds of any overpayments of the Homelessness HSH, or its successor agency, for uses consistent with the Home- Gross Receipts Tax, including any related penalties, interests, and lessness Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance that help Homeless adults, fees. families, or youth, including but not limited to Homeless persons (3) All remaining amounts for the following purposes, in with mental illness or addiction, secure short-term residential shelter, the following percentages, which amounts shall include the costs of including but not limited to funding navigation centers and shelters, administering the programs described. and to fund Hygiene Programs. For purposes of this subsection (B), (A) Permanent Housing Expenditures. At least “Hygiene Programs” means any program that provides bathrooms, 50% to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development handwashing stations, and/or showers intended for use by those who (“MOHCD”), or its successor agency, for uses consistent with the do not have access to those facilities. Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance that help Homeless (C) Homelessness Prevention Expenditures. Up to adults, families, or youth, including but not limited to Homeless per- 15% to MOHCD and/or HSH, or their successor agencies, for the sons with mental illness or addiction, permanently exit homelessness provision of services to those at risk of becoming Homeless or who and secure permanent housing. Every reasonable effort shall be made recently have become Homeless. These services are limited to provid- to ensure that Homeless persons with barriers to housing, including ing financial, utility, and/or Rental Assistance; flexible funding (e.g., but not limited to a lack of identification and documentation, are able security deposit, expenses necessary to maintain housing); short-term to access housing made available under this subsection (A). Uses case management; conflict mediation; legal representation in eviction under this subsection (A) shall be limited to: cases; connection to mainstream services (e.g., services from agencies (i) Short-term rental subsidies, expenditures outside of the homeless assistance system, such as public benefit for which shall be limited to no more than 12% of this subsection agencies); housing search assistance; and assistance to newly Home- (A). For purposes of this subsection (i), “short-term” means a less families and individuals to identify immediate alternate housing period that is five years or less. arrangements. Every reasonable effort shall be made to ensure that (ii) Construction, acquisition, rehabilitation, financial assistance is available in a timely manner to avoid evictions lease, preservation, and operation of permanent supportive housing or displacements. units. For purposes of this subsection (ii), “permanent supportive (D) Mental Health Expenditures for Homeless In- housing” means housing that provides a rental subsidy and onsite dividuals. At least 25% to the Department of Public Health (“DPH”) supportive services for formerly Homeless adults, families, and for the creation of a new mental health services program or programs youth. that are specifically designed for Homeless people severely impaired (iii) Acquisition, rehabilitation, master lease, by behavioral health issues. Such uses shall be limited to: and operation of SRO Buildings, or portions thereof, newly acquired (i) Intensive street-based mental health ser- or master leased on or after January 1, 2019, and the associated pro- vices and case management; tection of extremely low- and very low-income households, especially (ii) Assertive outreach services; households with seniors, veterans, persons with disabilities, or immi- (iii) Mental health and substance abuse treatment, grants. Existing, higher-income households may retain occupancy in including medications; SRO Buildings, under the program’s goal of preventing displacement. (iv) Peer support; Any vacant unit in an SRO Building may be used for the purpose of (v) Residential and drop-in services; and housing Homeless individuals or families. Long-term rental subsi- (vi) Specialized temporary and long-term housing dies shall be an eligible use of funds under this subsection (iii). For Rental Assistance, housing linkage, and referrals into supportive purposes of this subsection (iii) the following terms shall have the housing with continued intensive case management and mental health following meanings: services that follow people from homelessness into housing. (aa) “Area Median Income” means the Nothing in this subsection (D) shall prevent DPH from area median income for the United States Department of Housing using allocations pursuant to this subsection (D) to acquire or lease and Urban Development (“HUD”) Metro Fair Market Rent Area facilities to provide the mental health services described herein. (“HFMA”) that includes San Francisco, as published annually by (E) Determination of Appropriations; Remaining MOHCD, adjusted for household size. If HFMA data is unavail- Amounts. The Board of Supervisors shall determine how much to able, MOHCD shall calculate area median income using other 38-EN-N18-CP111 Legal Text – Proposition C 111 appropriate to each of Sections 2810(b)(3)(A) through (D), in accor- members. dance with those Sections. Any amounts remaining in the Our City, (i) Seats one, three, five, and seven shall Our Home Fund at the end of any fiscal year shall be held in the Our be appointed by the Mayor under Charter Section 3.100(18). City, Our Home Fund to be added to amounts available for appropri- (ii) Seats two, four, six, and eight shall be ap- ation under Section 2810(b)(3) in any future year. pointed by the Board of Supervisors. (c) Commencing with a report filed no later than February 15, (iii) Seat nine shall be appointed by the Control- 2020, covering the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2019, the Control- ler. ler shall file annually with the Board of Supervisors, by February (B) Eligibility. 15 of each year, a report containing the amount of monies collected (i) Seat one shall be an individual with ex- in and expended from the Our City, Our Home Fund during the perience with Homeless housing development or supportive housing prior fiscal year, the status of any project required or authorized to services. be funded by this Section 2810, and such other information as the (ii) Seat two shall be an individual rep- Controller, in the Controller’s sole discretion, shall deem relevant to resenting families with minor children residing in SRO Units or the operation of this Article 28. a family member residing in a SRO Unit. (d) Appropriations May Not Supplant Existing Expenditures. (iii) Seat three shall be an individual with experi- Monies in the Our City, Our Home Fund shall be expended only for ence providing Homeless services. Eligible Programs. Monies in the Our City, Our Home Fund shall (iv) Seat four shall be an individual who has not be spent to supplant existing programs funded by the City for experienced homelessness and also has experience advocating for homeless programs, which shall continue to be funded, at a minimum, Homeless people. at the Base Amount. All funds unexpended from the Our City, Our (iv) Seat five shall be an individual with Home Fund shall be held in the Our City, Our Home Fund and may mental health service and/or substance abuse expertise. be expended on Eligible Programs in any future fiscal year in which (v) Seats six and seven shall be individuals who other expenditures from the Our City, Our Home Fund may be made. have personally experienced homelessness. For purposes of this subsection (d): (vi) Seat eight shall be an individual who has (1) “Base Amount” means the Controller’s calculation experience advocating on Homeless or mental health issues. of the amount of City appropriations (not including appropriations (vii) Seat nine shall be an at large seat. from the Our City, Our Home Fund and exclusive of expenditures (C) Term. The terms of the initial appointees to the funded by private funding or funded or mandated by state or federal Oversight Committee shall commence on the date of the first meeting of law) for Eligible Programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. the committee, which shall occur when at least six members have been (2) “Eligible Programs” means all programs and appointed and are present, but no later than February 28, 2019. The expenditures described in Section 2810(b)(3). initial terms of odd numbered seats shall be three years, and two years (e) Our City, Our Home Oversight Committee. following the initial three-year term. Even numbered seats shall have (1) By February 28, 2019, the Board of Supervisors shall two-year terms. establish by ordinance the Our City, Our Home Oversight Committee (4) The City shall provide adequate dedicated staffing to the (“Oversight Committee”) to make recommendations to the Mayor Oversight Committee. and the Board of Supervisors to ensure that the Our City, Our Home (5) The Oversight Committee shall meet at least six times Fund is administered in a manner consistent with the provisions of during each fiscal year, except for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, this Section 2810. during which the Oversight Committee shall meet at least twice. (2) The purpose of the Oversight Committee shall be to (g) Nothing in this Section 2810 shall limit the authority of monitor and make recommendations in the administration of the Our the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors to propose, amend, and City, Our Home Fund, to take steps to ensure that the fund is admin- adopt a budget under Article IX of the Charter. istered in a manner accountable to the community and consistent (h) For purposes of this Section 2810: with the law, and to advise the Board of Supervisors on appropria- (1) “Homeless” means an individual or family that lacks tions from the Our City, Our Home Fund. As part of this purpose, the a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, and whose prima- Oversight Committee shall: ry nighttime residence is one or more of the following: a shelter; a (A) Develop recommendations for prioritizing the sidewalk or street; outdoors; a vehicle; a structure not certified or fit use of funds appropriated from the Our City, Our Home Fund; for human residence, such as an abandoned building; a couch used for (B) By December 31, 2019, and every three years sleeping in accommodations that are inadequate or overly crowded; a thereafter, conduct a needs assessment with respect to homeless- SRO Unit in which one or more family members are under the age of ness and Homeless populations, including but not limited to an 18; a transitional housing program; or in such other location that is assessment of available data on subpopulations with regard to race, unsafe or unstable. family composition, sexual orientation, age, and gender served by (2) “Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Unit” or “SRO Unit” the programs and expenditures described in Section 2810(b)(3), and means a dwelling unit or group housing room consisting of no more make annual recommendations about appropriations from the Our than one occupied room with a maximum gross floor area of 350 square City, Our Home Fund to the Board of Supervisors consistent with feet and meeting the Housing Code’s minimum floor area standards. that needs assessment; The unit may have a bathroom in addition to the occupied room. As (C) Promote and facilitate transparency in the ad- a dwelling unit, it would have a cooking facility and bathroom. As a ministration of the Our City, Our Home Fund. group housing room, it would share a kitchen with one or more other (D) Promote implementation of the programs funded single room occupancy unit(s) in the same building and may also share by the Our City, Our Home Fund in a culturally sensitive manner. a bathroom. A Single Room Occupancy Building (or “SRO Building”) (3) Voting Members. is one in which at least 50% of the units are SRO Units. (A) The Oversight Committee shall have nine voting (3) “Rental Assistance” means rental subsidies or nonprofit housing operating subsidies that help Homeless people find housing and 112 Legal Text – Propositions C and D 38-EN-N18-CP112 stabilize in housing in which they are the leaseholders. relevant to the operation of Article 28. SEC. 2811. AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE. Section 4. Appropriations Limit Increase. Pursuant to The Board of Supervisors may amend this Article 28 by California Constitution Article XIII B and applicable laws, for ordinance by a two- thirds vote but only to further the Findings four years from November 6, 2018, the appropriations limit and intent as set for the in Section 2802. for the City shall be increased by the aggregate sum col- SEC. 2812. EFFECT OF STATE AND FEDERAL AUTHORIZA- lected by the levy of the tax imposed under this ordinance. TION. Section 5. Effective and Operative Date. The effective To the extent that the City’s authorization to impose or to collect date of this ordinance shall be ten days after the date the any tax imposed under this Article 28 is expanded or limited as a official vote count is declared by the Board of Supervisors. result of changes in state or federal statutes, regulations, or other This ordinance shall become operative on January 1, 2019. laws, or judicial interpretations of those laws, no amendment or modification of this Article shall be required to conform the taxes to those Proposition D changes, and the taxes are hereby imposed in conformity with those changes, and the Tax Collector shall collect them to the full extent Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations of the City’s authorization up to the full amount and rate of the taxes Code to impose an additional gross receipts tax, starting imposed under this Article. January 1, 2021, on gross receipts from cannabis business SEC. 2813. SEVERABILITY. activities, but exempting the first $500,000 of gross receipts (a) Except as provided in Section 2813(b), below, if any and exempting retail sales of medicinal cannabis; said tax section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Article to be between 1% and 5% depending on the type of can- 28, or any application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held nabis business activity and amount of gross receipts, but to be invalid or unconstitutional by an unappealable decision of a may be adjusted at any time within a range of 0% to 7% by court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the an ordinance adopted by a two-thirds vote of the Board of validity of the remaining portions or applications of this Article. The Supervisors for any increase (which is limited to 1% annual- People of the City and County of San Francisco hereby declare that, ly) or an ordinance adopted by a majority vote of the Board except as provided in Section 2813(b), they would have adopted this of Supervisors for any decrease; and, starting January 1, Article 28 and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, 2019, to expand the conditions that subject a person to phrase, and word not declared invalid or unconstitutional without certain business taxes by including persons with more than regard to whether any other portion of this Article or application $500,000 in annual gross receipts in the City; and increasing thereof would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional. the City’s appropriations limit by the increase in the amount (b) If the imposition of the Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax in of those business taxes collected compared to the prior year Section 2804 is held in its entirety to be facially invalid or unconsti- and by the amount collected under the new Cannabis Busi- tutional in a final unappealable court determination, the remainder ness Tax, for four years from November 6, 2018. of this Article 28 shall be void and of no force and effect, and the City NOTE: Unchanged Code text and uncodified text are in Attorney shall cause it to be removed from the Business and Tax Reg- plain font. ulations Code, and likewise cause Section 10.100-164 to be removed Additions to Codes are in single-underline italics from the Administrative Code. Times New Roman font. SEC. 2814. SAVINGS CLAUSE. Deletions to Codes are in strikethrough italics Times No section, clause, part, or provision of this Article 28 shall New Roman font. be construed as requiring the payment of any tax that would be in Asterisks (* * * *) indicate the omission of un- violation of the Constitution or laws of the United States or of the changed Code subsections or parts of tables. Constitution or laws of the State of California. Section 3. The Administrative Code is hereby amended by Be it ordained by the People of the City and County of San adding Section 10.100-164, to read as follows: Francisco: SEC. 10.100-164. OUR CITY, OUR HOME FUND. Section 1. Pursuant to Article XIII C of the Constitution of (a) Establishment of Fund. The Our City, Our Home Fund the State of California, this ordinance shall be submitted to the (“Fund”) is established as a category four fund as defined in Section qualified electors of the City and County of San Francisco at the 10.100-1 of the Administrative Code, and shall receive all taxes, November 6, 2018, consolidated general election. penalties, interest, and fees collected from the Homelessness Gross Section 2. The Business and Tax Regulations Code is here- Receipts Tax imposed under Article 28 of the Business and Tax Regu- by amended by revising Section 6.2-12 of Article 6, to read as lations Code. follows: (b) Use of Fund. Subject to the budgetary and fiscal provisions SEC. 6.2-12. NEXUS: “ENGAGING IN BUSINESS WITHIN THE of the Charter, monies in the Fund shall be used exclusively for the CITY.” purposes described in Section 2810(b) of Article 28 of the Business The taxes imposed by Article 12-A (Payroll Expense Tax and Tax Regulations Code. Ordinance), and Article 12-A-1 (Gross Receipts Tax Ordinance), (c) Administration of Fund. As stated in Section 2810(c) of Article 21 (Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax Ordi- Article 28 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code, commencing nance), and Article 30 (Cannabis Business Tax Ordinance), and the with a report filed no later than February 15, 2020, covering the registration fee imposed by Article 12 (Business Registration fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, the Controller shall file annually Ordinance) shall apply to any person engaging in business within with the Board of Supervisors, by February 15 of each year, a report the City unless exempted therefrom under suchsaid Articles. containing the amount of monies collected in and expended from the A person is “engaging in business within the City,” within the Fund during the prior fiscal year, the status of any project required meaning of this Article 6, if that person meets one or more of the or authorized to be funded by Section 2810, and such other informa- following conditions: tion as the Controller, in the Controller’s sole discretion, shall deem 38-EN-N18-CP113 Legal Text – Proposition D 113

(a) The person maintains a fixed place of business within the therefrom), fiber, oil, or cake, or the sterilized seed of the plant which is City; or incapable of germination. For the purpose of this Article 30, “Canna- (b) An employee, representative, or agent of the person bis” does not mean “Industrial Hemp.” maintains a fixed place of business within the City for the benefit “Cannabis Business Activities” means any business activities or partial benefit of the person; or directly related to Cannabis or Cannabis Products, including but not (c) The person or one or more of the person’s employees, limited to the cultivation, possession, manufacture, processing, storing, representatives, or agents owns, rents, leases, or hires real or labeling, distribution, or sale of Cannabis or Cannabis Products for personal property within the City for business purposes for the consideration. “Cannabis Business Activities” shall not include: (a) benefit or partial benefit of the person; or business activities indirectly related to Cannabis or Cannabis Products, (d) The person or one or more of the person’s employees, including the sale of items that do not themselves contain Cannabis representatives, or agents regularly maintains a stock of tangible or Cannabis Products; (b) laboratory testing; and (c) transportation personal property within the City, for sale in the ordinary course of Cannabis or Cannabis Products where the person transporting of the person’s business; or Cannabis or Cannabis Products never takes title to or sells Cannabis or (e) The person or one or more of the person’s employees, Cannabis Products. representatives, or agents employs or loans capital on property “Cannabis Products” means Cannabis that has undergone a pro- within the City for the benefit or partial benefit of the person; or cess whereby the plant material has been transformed into a concen- (f) The person or one or more of the person’s employees, trate, including, but not limited to, concentrated Cannabis, or an edible representatives, or agents solicits business within the City for all or topical product containing Cannabis or concentrated Cannabis and or part of any seven days during a tax year; or other ingredients. (g) The person or one or more of the person’s employees, “Industrial Hemp” means a fiber or oilseed crop, or both, that is representatives, or agents performs work or renders services limited to types of the plant Cannabis sativa L. having no more than within the City for all or part of any seven days during a tax year; three tenths of 1% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) contained in the dried or flowering tops, whether growing or not; the seeds of the plant; the resin (h) The person or one or more of the person’s employees, extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, representatives, or agents utilizes the streets within the City in salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin connection with the operation of motor vehicles for business pur- produced therefrom. poses for all or part of any seven days during a tax year; or “Medicinal Cannabis” means Cannabis or a Cannabis Product, (i) The person or one or more of the person’s employees, respectively, sold for use under the Compassionate Use Act of 1996 representatives, or agents exercises corporate or franchise pow- (Proposition 215) by a medicinal cannabis patient in California who ers within the City for the benefit or partial benefit of the person; possesses a physician’s recommendation. or “Retail Sale” means any transaction whereby, for any consider- (j) The person or one or more of the person’s employees, ation, title to Cannabis or Cannabis Products is transferred from one representatives, or agents liquidates a business when the liquida- person to another for the latter person’s use and not for resale, and tors thereof hold themselves out to the public as conducting such includes the delivery of Cannabis or Cannabis Products to a person for business; or. such person’s own use and not for resale pursuant to an order placed (k) The person has more than $500,000 in total gross receipts, as for the purchase of the same and soliciting or receiving an order for the the term “gross receipts” is used in Article 12-A-1 of the Business and same. Tax Regulations Code, in the City during the tax year, using the rules SEC. 3003. IMPOSITION OF TAX. for assigning gross receipts under Section 956.1 of Article 12-A-1. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Article 30, for the privi- Section 3. The Business and Tax Regulations Code is here- lege of engaging in Cannabis Business Activities in the City, the City by amended by adding Article 30, consisting of Sections 3001 imposes an annual Cannabis Business Tax on each person engaged in through 3014, to read as follows: business in the City that receives gross receipts from Cannabis Business ARTICLE 30: CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX Activities attributable to the City. SEC. 3001. SHORT TITLE. (b) The Cannabis Business Tax shall be calculated in the following This Article 30 shall be known as the “Cannabis Business Tax manner: Ordinance,” and the tax it imposes shall be known as the “Cannabis (1) The person or combined group’s first $500,000 of gross Business Tax.” receipts attributable to the City from Cannabis Business Activities shall SEC. 3002. DEFINITIONS. be exempt from the Cannabis Business Tax. Unless otherwise defined in this Article 30, the terms used in this (2) The person or combined group’s gross receipts attributable Article shall have the meanings given to them in Articles 6 and 12-A-1 to the City from the Retail Sale of Cannabis or Cannabis Products, of the Business and Tax Regulations Code, as amended from time to including the amount exempt under Section 3003(b)(1), shall be multi- time. For purposes of this Article 30, the following definitions shall plied as follows: apply: (A) by 2.5% for gross receipts in excess of the amount “Cannabis” means all parts of the plant Cannabis sativa Lin- exempt under Section 3003(b)(1) and up to and including $1,000,000; naeus, Cannabis indica, or Cannabis ruderalis, whether growing or and not; the seeds thereof; the resin, whether crude or purified, extracted (B) by 5% for gross receipts over $1,000,000. from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, (3) The person or combined group’s gross receipts attributable derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds, or resin. to the City from all Cannabis Business Activities other than the Retail “Cannabis” also means the separated resin, whether crude or purified, Sale of Cannabis or Cannabis Products, including the amount exempt obtained from cannabis. “Cannabis” does not include the mature stalks under Section 3003(b)(1), shall be multiplied as follows: of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made from the (A) by 1% for gross receipts in excess of the amount seeds of the plant, any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, exempt under Section 3003(b)(1) and up to and including $1,000,000; mixture, or preparation of the mature stalks (except the resin extracted and 114 Legal Text – Proposition D 38-EN-N18-CP114

(B) by 1.5% for gross receipts over $1,000,000. from taxation under this Article 30, only so long as those exemptions (4) The Board of Supervisors may from time to time by an continue to exist under state or federal law. ordinance adopted by at least two-thirds of the members of the Board (c) For purposes of this Article 30, gross receipts shall not include increase one or more of the rates provided for in Sections 3003(b) receipts from business activities if, and only so long as and to the extent (2) and 3003(b)(3), except that no rate may increase more than 1% that, the City is prohibited from taxing such receipts under the Constitu- annually and no rate may exceed 7%. The Board of Supervisors may tion or laws of the United States or under the Constitution or laws of the from time to time by an ordinance adopted by a majority of the members State of California. of the Board decrease one or more of the rates provided for in Sec- (d) For only so long as and to the extent that the City is prohibited tions 3003(b)(2) and 3003(b)(3). Any such adjustments in this Section from imposing the Cannabis Business Tax, any person upon whom the 3003(b)(4) shall be effective no sooner than the tax year following the City is prohibited under the Constitution or laws of the State of Califor- tax year in which the ordinance adjusting the rate is effective. The Con- nia or the Constitution or laws of the United States from imposing the troller shall prepare and submit a market analysis and impact report Cannabis Business Tax shall be exempt from the Cannabis Business Tax. to the Board before the Board adjusts any tax rate under this Section SEC. 3006. RETURNS; COMBINED RETURNS. 3003(b)(4). (a) Persons subject to the Cannabis Business Tax shall file returns (5) If a person or combined group has gross receipts attribut- at the same time and in the same manner as returns filed for the gross able to the City from the Retail Sale of Cannabis or Cannabis Products receipts tax (Article 12-A-1), including the rules for combined returns and from Cannabis Business Activities other than the Retail Sale of under Section 956.3, as amended from time to time. Cannabis or Cannabis Products, the person or combined group’s Can- (b) If a person is subject to the Cannabis Business Tax but is not nabis Business Tax shall be determined as follows: required to file a gross receipts tax return, such person or combined (A) The person or combined group’s taxable gross re- group’s Cannabis Business Tax return shall be filed at the same time ceipts shall be determined on an aggregate basis first for gross receipts and in the same manner as if such person or combined group were attributable to the City from Cannabis Business Activities other than required to file a gross receipts tax return. the Retail Sale of Cannabis or Cannabis Products, and then for gross (c) For purposes of this Article 30, a lessor of residential real receipts attributable to the City from the Retail Sale of Cannabis or estate is treated as a separate person with respect to each individual Cannabis Products; building in which it leases residential real estate units, notwithstanding (B) The $500,000 exemption in Section 3003(b)(1) shall Section 6.2-15 of Article 6, as amended from time to time, or subsection be applied first to gross receipts attributable to the City from Cannabis (a) of this Section 3006. This subsection (c) applies only to leasing Business Activities other than the Retail Sale of Cannabis or Cannabis residential real estate units within a building, and not to any business Products, with any remaining portion of the exemption then applied to activity related to other space, either within the same building or other gross receipts attributable to the City from the Retail Sale of Cannabis buildings, which is not residential real estate. The Tax Collector is or Cannabis Products; authorized to determine what constitutes a separate building and the (C) The rates applicable under Section 3003(b)(2) shall number of units in a building. be determined by applying the rate scale commencing with the gross SEC. 3007. TAX COLLECTOR AUTHORIZED TO DETERMINE receipts attributable to the City from Cannabis Business Activities other GROSS RECEIPTS. than the Retail Sale of Cannabis or Cannabis Products; and The Tax Collector may, in the Tax Collector’s reasonable dis- (D) The Cannabis Business Tax for the person or com- cretion, independently establish a person or combined group’s gross bined group shall be the sum of the liabilities calculated under Sections receipts attributable to the City from Cannabis Business Activities and 3003(b)(2) and 3002(b)(3), determined in accordance with Sections establish or reallocate gross receipts among related entities so as to 3003(b)(5)(A), 3003(b)(5)(B), and 3003(b)(5)(C). fairly reflect the gross receipts attributable to the City from Cannabis SEC. 3004. ALLOCATION; GROSS RECEIPTS ATTRIBUTABLE Business Activities of all persons and combined groups. TO THE CITY. SEC. 3008. CONSTRUCTION AND SCOPE OF THE CANNABIS (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article 30, any BUSINESS TAX ORDINANCE. person subject to the Cannabis Business Tax engaging in Cannabis (a) This Article 30 is intended to authorize application of the Can- Business Activities in the City and engaging in no Cannabis Business nabis Business Tax in the broadest manner consistent with its provisions Activities outside the City is subject to the Cannabis Business Tax on all and with the California Constitution, the United States Constitution, non-exempt gross receipts. and any other applicable provision of federal or state law. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Article 30, any per- (b) The Cannabis Business Tax imposed by this Article 30 is in son subject to the Cannabis Business Tax engaging in Cannabis Busi- addition to all other City taxes, including the gross receipts tax imposed ness Activities both in the City and outside the City shall determine their by Article 12-A-1, as amended from time to time. Accordingly, by way of or their combined group’s gross receipts attributable to the City from example and not limitation, persons subject to both the Cannabis Busi- Cannabis Business Activities under Section 956.1 of Article 12-A-1. For ness Tax and the gross receipts tax shall pay both taxes. Persons exempt purposes of this Section 3004(b), “gross receipts” as used in Section from either the gross receipts tax or the Cannabis Business Tax, but not 956.1 of Article 12-A-1 shall mean all of the person or combined both, shall pay the tax from which they are not exempt. group’s non-exempt gross receipts from Cannabis Business Activities. SEC. 3009. ADMINISTRATION OF THE CANNABIS BUSINESS SEC. 3005. EXEMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS. TAX ORDINANCE. (a) For purposes of this Article 30, gross receipts shall not include Except as otherwise provided under this Article 30, the Cannabis receipts from the Retail Sale of Medicinal Cannabis. Business Tax Ordinance shall be administered pursuant to Article 6 of (b) An organization that is exempt from income taxation by Chap- the Business and Tax Regulations Code, as amended from time to time. ter 4 (commencing with Section 23701) of Part 11 of Division 2 of the SEC. 3010. EXPENDITURE OF PROCEEDS. California Revenue and Taxation Code or Subchapter F (commencing Proceeds from the Cannabis Business Tax shall be deposited in the with Section 501) of Chapter 1 of Subtitle A of the Internal Revenue City’s General Fund and may be spent for unrestricted general revenue Code of 1986, as amended, as qualified by Sections 502, 503, 504, and purposes of the City. 508 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall be exempt 38-EN-N18-CP115 Legal Text – Propositions D and E 115

SEC. 3011. AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE. passed this ordinance and each and every section, subsection, Except as limited in Section 3003(b)(4) and as limited by Article sentence, clause, phrase, and word not declared invalid or un- XIII C of the California Constitution, the Board of Supervisors may constitutional without regard to whether any other portion of this amend or repeal this Article 30 by ordinance without a vote of the ordinance or application thereof would be subsequently declared people. invalid or unconstitutional. SEC. 3012. EFFECT OF STATE AND FEDERAL AUTHORIZA- Section 7. No Conflict with Federal or State Law. Nothing in TION. this ordinance shall be interpreted or applied so as to create any To the extent that the City’s authorization to impose or collect any requirement, power, or duty in conflict with any federal or state tax imposed under this Article 30 is expanded or limited as a result of law. changes in state or federal statutes, regulations, or other laws, or judi- Section 8. Scope of Ordinance. In enacting this ordinance, cial interpretations of those laws, no amendment or modification of this the People of the City and County of San Francisco intend to Article shall be required to conform the taxes to those changes, and the amend only those words, phrases, paragraphs, subsections, taxes are hereby imposed in conformity with those changes and the Tax sections, articles, numbers, punctuation marks, charts, diagrams, Collector shall collect them to the full extent of the City’s authorization or any other constituent parts of the Municipal Code that are up to the full amount and rate of the taxes imposed under this Article. explicitly shown in this ordinance as additions or deletions, in SEC. 3013. SEVERABILITY. accordance with the “Note” that appears under the official title of (a) Except as provided in Section 3013(b), if any section, subsec- the ordinance. tion, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Article 30, or the appli- Section 9. Effective and Operative Dates. The effective date cation thereof to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to of this ordinance shall be 10 days after the date the official vote be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent count is declared by the Board of Supervisors. This ordinance jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining shall become operative on January 1, 2019, except for Section portions of this Article, including the application of such portions to 3 of this ordinance, which shall become operative on January 1, other persons or circumstances. The People of the City and County 2021. of San Francisco hereby declare that, except as provided in Section 3013(b), they would have adopted each section, subsection, sentence, Proposition E clause, phrase, and word of this Article not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any other portion of this Article Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional. Code and Administrative Code to allocate a portion of hotel (b) If the imposition of the Cannabis Business Tax in Section 3003 tax revenues for arts and cultural purposes and remove is held in its entirety to be facially invalid or unconstitutional in a final obsolete provisions. court determination, the remainder of this Article 30 shall be void and NOTE: Unchanged Code text and uncodified text are in of no force and effect, and the City Attorney shall cause it to be removed plain font. from the Business and Tax Regulations Code. Additions to Codes are in single-underline italics SEC. 3014. SAVINGS CLAUSE. Times New Roman font. No section, clause, part, or provision of this Article 30 shall be Deletions to Codes are in strikethrough italics Times construed as requiring the payment of any tax that would be in violation New Roman font. of the Constitution or laws of the United States or of the Constitution or Asterisks (* * * *) indicate the omission of un- laws of the State of California. changed Code subsections or parts of tables. Section 4. In the event that an ordinance is enacted prior to November 6, 2018, amending Section 6.2-12 of Article 6 of the Be it ordained by the People of the City and County of San Business and Tax Regulations Code to expand its application to Francisco: taxes imposed by Article 21 (Early Care and Education Commer- Section 1. Pursuant to Articles XIII A and XIII C of the Consti- cial Rents Tax Ordinance) of the Business and Tax Regulations tution of the State of California, this ordinance shall be submitted Code, such amendments to Section 6.2-12 of Article 6 shall be to the qualified electors of the City and County of San Francisco null and void in their entirety, and the amendments made to Sec- at the November 6, 2018, consolidated general election. tion 6.2-12 of Article 6 in Section 2 of this ordinance shall take Section 2. The Business and Tax Regulations Code is effect in their entirety. hereby amended by revising Section 515.01 and deleting Section Section 5. Appropriations Limit Increase. Pursuant to Califor- 515.2, to read as follows: nia Constitution Article XIII B and applicable laws, for four years SEC. 515.01. HOTEL TAX ALLOCATIONS. from November 6, 2018, the appropriations limit for the City shall (a) The portion of allAll monies collected pursuant to the tax be increased by the increase in the sum of the amounts collect- imposed by Section 502 of this Article 7 representing a tax of 1.5%, ed by the levy of the taxes imposed under Articles 10, 10B, 12, including any penalties, interest, and fees related to such 1.5% tax 12-A, and 12-A-1 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code in (“Allocable Hotel Tax Revenues”), shall be deposited to the credit the current fiscal year compared with the prior fiscal year, and by of a fund to be known as the Hotel Room Tax Fund, established in the aggregate sum collected by the levy of the tax imposed under Administrative Code Section 10.100-80, and shall be allocated asfor Section 3 of this ordinance. the purposes specified insubsections Subsection (b) andin the amounts Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, prescribed in Subsection (c). clause, phrase, or word of this ordinance, or any application (b) Subject to subsection (c), theThe monies in the Hotel Room thereof to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid or Tax Fundallocated pursuant to this Section shall be appropriated to the unconstitutional by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, following departments and used solely for the following purposesas such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining por- follows: tions or applications of the ordinance. The People of the City and (1) Allocation Number 1 (Grants for the ArtsConvention County of San Francisco hereby declare that they would have Facilities): $16,300,000 to the City Administrator to distribute general 116 Legal Text – Proposition E 38-EN-N18-CP116 operating and other support to nonprofit cultural organizations in the of the tax imposed under Section 502, including any related penalties, City, including any administrative costs associated with this grant-mak- interest, and fees. ing process. To the City Administrator for Base Rental and Additional (7) (Balance to General Fund): After the specific purpose Rental as provided for and defined in the Project Lease, as amended, allocations and accumulations required by this Section 515.01(b), between the City and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agen- as adjusted under Section 515.01(c), all remaining revenues shall cy of the City and County of San Francisco, for the acquisition, con- be transferred to the General Fund, to be expended for unrestricted struction, and financing of a convention center within the Yerba Buena general revenue purposes of the City. Center Redevelopment Project Area, and for all expenses reasonably (c) The amounts described in subsections (b)(1) through (b)(5) as related to operation, maintenance, and improvement of the Moscone Allocation Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, shall be subject to the following Convention Center. Any unexpended balance remaining in Alloca- adjustments: tion Number 1 at the close of any fiscal year shall be deemed to (1) Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Adjustment: For fiscal year 2018- be provided for a specific purpose within the meaning of Section 2019, each amount in subsections (b)(1) through (b)(5) shall be half of 9.113 of the Charter and shall be carried forward and accumulat- the amount stated. ed in said allocation for the purposes recited herein. (2) Annual Adjustment: Commencing in fiscal year 2019- (2) Allocation Number 2 (Cultural Equity Endowment): 2020, subject to subsection (c)(3), each amount in subsections (b)(1) $6,400,000 to the Arts Commission for programs that move San Fran- through (b)(5) shall be adjusted annually by the percentage increase or cisco arts funding toward cultural equity, including any associated decrease in Allocable Hotel Tax Revenues collected in the current fiscal administrative costs. Any unexpended balance remaining in Allocation year compared with the prior fiscal year; provided, however, that such Number 2 at the close of any fiscal year shall be deemed to be provided percentage increase or decrease shall not exceed 10% annually. for a specific purpose within the meaning of Section 9.113 of the Char- (3) Grants for the Arts and Cultural Equity Endowment: For ter and shall be carried forward and accumulated in said allocation for fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021, one-half of the amount of the the purposes recited herein.(Administration): To the Tax Collector for adjustment to Allocation Number 1 (Grants for the Arts) under subsec- administration of the provisions of this Article. tion (c)(2) due to any increase in Allocable Hotel Tax Revenues shall be (3) Allocation Number 3 (Cultural Centers): $3,800,000 allocated instead to Allocation Number 2 (Cultural Equity Endowment). to the Arts Commission to support the operation, maintenance, and (d) Commencing with a report filed no later than February 15, programming of City-owned community cultural centers to assure that 2020, covering the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2019, the Controller these cultural centers remain open and accessible and remain vital shall file annually with the Board of Supervisors, by February 15 of contributors to the cultural life of the City, including any associated each year, a report containing the amount of monies collected in and administrative costs. Any unexpended balance remaining in Allocation expended from the Hotel Room Tax Fund during the prior fiscal year, Number 3 at the close of any fiscal year shall be deemed to be provided the status of any project required or authorized to be funded by this for a specific purpose within the meaning of Section 9.113 of the Char- Section 515.01, and such other information as the Controller, in the ter and shall be carried forward and accumulated in said allocation for Controller’s sole discretion, shall deem relevant to the operation of this the purposes recited herein.(Refunds): To the Tax Collector for refunds Section 515.01. of any overpayment of the tax imposed under this Article. Each allocation for a purpose described in Subsection (b) shall be (4) Allocation Number 4 (Cultural Districts): $3,000,000 in the amount prescribed in the table below. to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for Allocation No. Amount Cultural Districts in the City’s neighborhoods, including any associated administrative costs. Allocations for Cultural Districts shall be used 1. Moscone Convention Center 50% solely to address the effects of destabilization on residents and business- 2. Administration Up to .6% es in the City’s Cultural Districts. For purposes of this Section 515.01, 3. Refunds of Overpayments As required “Cultural District” means a geographic area or location within the City, designated by the Board of Supervisors by ordinance, as an area 4. Publicity & Advertising As appropriated or location that embodies a unique cultural heritage. Any unexpended 5. To General Fund Remainder balance remaining in Allocation Number 4 at the close of any fiscal Percentages shall be calculated based on the total amount collect- year shall be deemed to be provided for a specific purpose within the ed pursuant to the tax imposed by Section 502 of this Article. meaning of Section 9.113 of the Charter and shall be carried forward SEC. 515.2. CALCULATION OF PERCENTAGE ALLOCATIONS and accumulated in said allocation for the purposes recited herein. UNDER SECTION 515.01. (Publicity/Advertising): To the City Administrator for publicity and (a) Notwithstanding Section 515.01 of this Article, the total amount advertising purposes pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.104 of the to be allocated under Section 515.01 for each fiscal year shall be Charter. reduced by the amount of principal and interest (exclusive of any bond (5) Allocation Number 5 (Arts Impact Endowment): reserve payments) due and payable for that fiscal year on any outstand- $2,500,000 to the Arts Commission to address needs in the arts coming agency bonds, as defined in Section 502.8(c) hereof. munity, including any associated administrative costs, to be determined (b) This Section 515.2 shall remain in effect so long as Section by a cultural services allocation plan prepared no later than March 1, 502.8 of this Article remains in effect. 2019, and every five years thereafter, by the Director of Cultural Affairs Section 3. The Administrative Code is hereby amended by with community input and approved by the Arts Commission and the adding Section 10.100-80, to read as follows: City Administrator. Any unexpended balance remaining in Allocation SEC. 10.100-80. HOTEL ROOM TAX FUND. Number 5 at the close of any fiscal year shall be deemed to be provided (a) Establishment of Fund. The Hotel Room Tax Fund (“Fund”) is for a specific purpose within the meaning of Section 9.113 of the Char- established as a category four fund as defined in Section 10.100-1 of the ter and shall be carried forward and accumulated in said allocation for Administrative Code, and shall receive all taxes, penalties, interest, and the purposes recited herein. fees described in Section 515.01(a) of Article 7 of the Business and Tax (6) Allocation Number 6 (Refunds): All amounts necessary Regulations Code. to the Tax Collector for refunds of any overpayment of the 1.5% portion 38-EN-N18-CP117 Legal Text – Proposition E 117

(b) Use of Fund. Subject to the budgetary and fiscal provisions of the Charter, monies in the Fund shall be used exclusively for the purposes described in Section 515.01(b) of Article 7 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code. (c) Administration of Fund. As stated in Section 515.01(d) of Article 7 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code, commencing with a report filed no later than February 15, 2020, covering the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, the Controller shall file annually with the Board of Supervisors, by February 15 of each year, a report containing the amount of monies collected in and expended from the Fund during the prior fiscal year, the status of any project required or authorized to be funded by Section 515.01, and such other information as the Controller, in the Controller’s sole discretion, shall deem relevant to the operation of Section 515.01. Section 4. Scope of Ordinance. In enacting this ordinance, the People of the City and County of San Francisco intend to amend only those words, phrases, paragraphs, subsections, sections, articles, numbers, punctuation marks, charts, diagrams, or any other constituent parts of the Municipal Code that are explicitly shown in this ordinance as additions or deletions, in accordance with the “Note” that appears under the official title of the ordinance. Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this ordinance, or any application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of the ordinance. The People of the City and County of San Francisco hereby declare that they would have passed this ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, and word not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any other portion of this ordinance or application thereof would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional. Section 6. Effective and Operative Dates. The effective date of this ordinance shall be ten days after the date the official vote count is declared by the Board of Supervisors. This ordinance shall become operative on January 1, 2019. The 50% adjustment for fiscal year 2018-2019 provided in Section 515.01(c)(1) of the Business and Tax Regulations Code takes into account the mid-fiscal year operative date of this ordinance.